No do not need to pay any fees for the challenge. Depending on your solution you may need Microbit and other accessories.
do your :bit
Pakronics® is supporting "do your :bit"
An online yearly global challenge for young Australian innovators to represent Australia.
What is do your :bit challenge?
do your bit is a global Micro bit challenge for 8 - 18 years old innovators. Test your imagination and combine creativity and technology to come up with solutions for the global goals by tackling the issues we’re facing today.
It is a great Microbit activity or project that you can incorporate in your classroom. It can be curriculum mapped to digital technology, coding, electronics or STEAM classroom.
Select one of the UN sustainable development goals in 2022 to participate in the do your bit challenge
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE CHALLENGE?
1.Select your challenge
Based on age there are few options in 2022 DYB challenge;
1. Idea only - 8 to 14 year olds
2. Design and code - 8 to 14 year olds
3. Design and code - 15-18 years olds
You can take one challenges from UN global goals.
You can submit your project in a group up to 3 people or alone.
2. Research & Plan
3.Submit your solution
Choose your challenge
In 2022, you can select any goal from UN Global Goals of sustainable development.
1. Health and Well-being (UN Goal 3)
Submit your solution by
By Friday 15 July 2022
The do your bit challenge is to find a community problem that relates to health and well-being issue (UN goal no. 3) like getting clean water or safe guard from disease.
2. Climate Action (UN Goal 13)
Submit your solution by
By Friday 15 July 2022
2. Climate Action (UN Goal 13)
Submit your solution by
By Friday 15 July 2022
Register your school
You don't need to register all your team until you finish team project(s). The subscription here is for school teacher to get support and access to FREE resources to get started with do your bit challenge.
Create your solution with
Creative
Innovative &
Environment Friendly
Global Goals guides
Micro bit projects
How to implement in classroom?
do your bit in your classroom
do your bit classroom implementation
do your bit
lesson planning
do your bit
classroom projects
Ideal kits for do your :bit
What you get?
Win prizes
Represent Australia
Design your own solution
Certificate of participation
Curriculum mapping support
2021 Do your Bit Micro bit Challenge

Student's award

School's award

You can win
School
Student
Plus Micro bit international award
Excellent Award
FAQ
I am parent and I want my child to solve the challenge but I may not able to support him with technical side.
Glad you are interested to register your child. That is completely ok, we will be adding online resources and heaps of resources already available. You can feel free to reach us when you need help.
Can I have multiple entrees as I have more than one idea.
Yes, you can have as many as possible ideas and project you wish to submit.
Can I use any hardware ?
You can use any hardware along with Micro:bit as the solution on Makecode will be judge.
Which programming language I need to use?
You can use Graphical, Javascript and Python as long as they are programmed using Makecode software.
For any other question feel free to reach us at inquiry@pakronics.com.au
You can use Graphical, Javascript, Python or Arduino language as long as they are programmed using mBlock 5 software.
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL PARTICIPATED
Students
Schools
Get your school register by deciding to enter in the challenge.
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS 2022
St John's Primary School, VIC
St Monica's College, VIC
Montello Primary School, TAS
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS 2021
Montello Primary School, TAS
Alkira Secondary School, VIC
Courtenay Gardens Primary School, VIC
Vincentia Public School, NSW
Vincentia Primary School, NSW
Vale Park Primary School, SA
Rose Park Primary School, SA
Sunshine Coast Grammar School, QLD
Rossmoyne Senior High School, WA
St Peters Inglewood Primary School, WA
Mount Gravatt East State School, QLD
Brentwood Secondary College, VIC
St Michaels Collegiate School, TAS