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Explained with Video Games 2024

For Y7s, Y8s, Y9s, and Y10s. More details here.

 Event Deadline: Start of next school year 

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 YOUR CHALLENGE 

Explain a STEM concept with video games

What does that mean?

Well, ANYTHING you want it to mean!
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  • All you have to do is talk about a STEM concept (can be from school or other stuff you've found out about recently, e.g. from YouTube videos, magazines, maybe your dad, etc.)
  • As long as STEM and video games are involved in some way, it's allowed.
  • Here are some examples:​
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  • ​Creating a game world which takes you on an interactive science lesson
  • Creating your own mini STEM-themed video game
  • Discussing how a fictional game item might be engineered in real life
  • Showing how a physical phenomenon could be demonstrated in a game
  • Conducting an experiment using the scientific method in a game
  • Use video game analogies to explain a real-world phenomenon
  • Explaining how a game mechanic works mathematically
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  • We're not looking for anything specific! If your idea wasn't there, still go for it! We want you to be as creative as possible, so there are no "correct" or "incorrect" ideas.
  • Note the bold words. In each of the above examples, they're the key thing tying it to STEM.

 To learn more, click here. 

Competition Details

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You're allowed to work solo or as a team.
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You have from now until the start of term next year (in September).
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It should go without saying, but please make sure your game is age-appropriate.

Judgment

There are 3 key factors we'll be looking for in each submission:
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Creativity

  • How unique is your idea?

  • How did you take advantage of the video game gimmick?

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Intrigue

  • How interesting is your submission?

  • Would it captivate an audience?

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Clarity

  • How well-explained is your concept?

  • Think about different audiences. Would someone younger or older than you still be able to understand?

Submission

Method 1​
  1. Upload any videos as an unlisted YouTube video​.
  2. Upload any other files into a Google Drive folder.
  3. Fill out the form, and paste in the links to your video(s) and Google Drive folder.
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Method 2​
  1. Put all of your files into a portable USB stick.
  2. Hand your USB stick to your Science teacher, and ask them politely to pass it on to Ms Ramgi. Make it clear that it's your USB (e.g. name, tutor group, etc.)
  3. Fill out the form, and check the box that says "USB submission".

NOTE: You need to be 13+ to make a YouTube or Google account.

You’re still allowed to participate if you’re younger, but you’ll need to use Method 2 instead.

Click HERE to fill in the submission form.

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