Climate Action Heroes!
We need your brilliant brains to help protect our planet!
Did you know the Earth is the only planet in the whole universe with life on it that we know of?
Our planet is covered in the most amazing wildlife from the teeny tiniest bug to the biggest mightiest whale. We have luscious rainforests and bustling coral reefs, mysterious jungles and vast man-made cities. But Climate Change means that life on Earth is changing and becoming more difficult for people and wildlife all over the world.
We all need to to our bit to make sure that everyone on the planet can live happy and healthy lives long into the future! That's where we need your invention solutions.
We need to build a better future with science, invention, and innovation at the heart of it all. The more we understand about the life on our planet, the better we can learn to look after it.
That’s why we've partnered with Dogger Bank Wind Farm and South Tyneside Council to bring you an invention challenge - Climate Action Heroes: It's your world!
This challenge and the resources are designed for Key Stage 3, with a particular focus on Year 7 & 8 students. So put your invention capes on, because we're off to save our planet!
What can you invent to help protect our planet?
Think of an idea to protect animals or nature, a new way to create energy, travel or reduce waste.
How about something to stop wildfires spreading? Or a way to stop poachers killing animals illegally? What about some kind of edible packaging or even compostable clothes?
Resources
Classroom Exhibition Materials
Print out these exhibition materials to create your very own classroom exhibition. There are certificates you can award to your favourite invention ideas, a poster to stick up around school, a banner for the exhibition wall and invitations to let everyone know about your fantastic exhibition!
Go Further Materials
Once you've completed the core resources and uploaded your invention drawing it's time to take your idea further. These packs will help you to develop your idea, take your invention from 2D to 3D and even create your very own exhibition!
BE INSPIRED
Full screenThe Power of Creativity
Before you get started with the challenge watch this inspiring video from our Chief Inventor Dominic Wilcox about how creativity changed his life and gave him the confidence to share his inventions with the world!
Take Your Ideas Further
Full screenGet Making Video No.1
This is the first video in a series of three, in which we’re going to show you some great hints and tips about making your own invention models. This film combines the first steps to get you started, learning how to score and strengthen pieces of cardboard, how to make circles and cones and how to make your very own drawing compass.
Take Your Ideas Further
Full screenGet Making Video No.2
This is the second video in a series of three, in which you will find out about connections and textures. Find out about the best ways to make connections between two different shapes and materials, such as making flanges, tabs and slots. Texture can add interest to your model. Lottie shows you how to fold paper to create a fan or a spring. fringing and layering, and how you can use the corrugation effect of a piece of cardboard to create smooth curves in your model.
Take Your Ideas Further
Full screenGet Making Video No.3
This is the third and last video in a series of three, in which we cover how to create rotation, dials and buttons, as well as wheels and axes. Using rotation is a good way to add movement to your model. Follow Lottie’s tips on how to make a cuff! Dials are used for so many reasons, whether it’s for an action such as turning sound up or down, or choosing a setting for a machine like a washing machine. Lottie also shows you how to make wheels and axles and add them to your model. Get moving!
How to enter!
You can submit more than one invention idea.
Submit invention ideas through our upload page after .
- Draw your inventionon the worksheet of the mini-challenge of your choice
- Scan or photograph the *whole* sheetas straight on as possible
- Upload it in JPEG, PNG or GIF format (choose a file)
Each invention idea will comprise of an image of a clear drawing, the name, age and location of the inventor, the name of the invention and a description, and a contact email address.
Examples of scanned images
