The 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is a challenge aimed at key stage 3, 4 and 5 students in school / young people aged 11 – 19 years old in any out of school initiative (i.e. STEM Clubs, Brownies, Youth Clubs, etc...).
The challenge involves 4 to 6 team members working together to design and build a radio controlled 4-wheel-drive (4x4) vehicle, to set specifications, that can successfully negotiate a specially designed test track that emulates real life and what a full scale 4x4 vehicle can do. The challenge is an excellent opportunity for young people to work in teams and gain an awareness and understanding of project management using key skills. |
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4x4 in Schools News - Whats New?  |
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| Inspiring the scientists & engineers of the future
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair. The NEC, Birmingham. 15 - 17 March 2012. The biggest single event of its kind in the country, The Big Bang Fair moves to Birmingham for 2012. An award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits delivered by household names, together with careers information provided by a wide range of people already working in the field, The Big Bang Fair enables young people to see science and engineering in a new light...More |
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| UK Auto Industry honours Jaguar Land Rover's Range_e plug-in Hybrid Diesel-Electric Vehicle Technology
Range_e, Jaguar Land Rover’s technology concept for a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain, has been honoured with the 2011 Award for Automotive Innovation by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The system, first revealed at the Geneva motor show in March, has been hailed by the auto industry as the most significant achievement of the year in UK research and development for the global market...More |
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| Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards ceremony - 1st December
Join the IET as Myleene Klass announces this year’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year award winner on Thursday 1 December 2011 at the IET London: Savoy Place. The event is FREE to attend, but please register as places are limited. The evening ceremony will be followed by a drinks reception and buffet, plus an exhibition from our sponsors with networking and career opportunities and a chance to meet the winners, past and present. To register and for more information go to www.theiet.org/ywe |
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| Denford 4x4 Vehicle Design
Denford Ltd have designed a 4x4 vehicle and provided all the relevent documents and files for you to use and manufacture your own vehicle from scratch. Click on the DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS tab and open the Denford 4x4 Vehicle Design folder to download the files. |
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| Come and see us at the D&T Show 2011
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the Technology Challenge and offering teams the opportunity to test their vehicles on our mini 4x4 track at this years’ D&T Show between Thursday 17th and Saturday 19th November 2011, at the Birmingham NEC, Hall 10, on the Institution of Engineering’s (IET) stand.
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| National Science & Engineering Competition 2012
Enter your 4x4 in Schools Team into the National Science & Engineering Competition via an online entry form before Monday 31 October 2011...More |
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| 2012 Regional Finals and UK National Final Dates Announced
Northern Regional Final
Friday 3rd February 2012 @ Jaguar Land Rover, Halewood
Southern Regional Final
Monday 6th February 2012 @ The IET, Savoy Place, London
Central Regional Final
Friday 24th February 2012 @ The JCB Academy
UK National Final
Thursday 15th March 2012 @ The Big Bang Fair, Birmingham NEC
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| 2010/11 UK National Chapions - How We Did It
Team Alpha from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Horncastle has given a case study on how they became the 2010/11 UK National Champions...More |
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| 2011/12 Rules & Regulations and Challenge Handbook Released
The new 2011/12 Rules & Regulations and Challenge Handbook have been released and are available to download. Simply click on the "Download Documents" tab and select PDF file to download. |
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| Add 4x4 in Schools on Facebook
If you have a Facebook account, add 4x4 in Schools to your profile and chat to other teams, share photos and keep up to date with the lastest 4x4 in Schools news. Simply search for 4x4 in Schools and then click "like" to add us. |
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| 'A' for Horncastle’s Team Alpha with victory at 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals
A team of students from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle, Lincolnshire celebrated reaching the peak of success at the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals supported by Land Rover and the IET held this week at the National Transport Museum in Coventry. Team Alpha, with five team members – Freddie Payne, James Law, Frazer Dever, Daniel Young and Lauren Bird – were crowned National 4x4 in Schools Champions with their remote control vehicle design beating teams from across the UK...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools UK National Final 2011 Images
Please click on the GALLERY tab to view a selection of images from the 2011 4x4 in Schools UK National Final held on Wednesday 13th July at the Coventry Transport Museum. |
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| TWELVE TEAMS PREPARE FOR 4x4 IN SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE NATIONAL FINALS
After three tense regional finals, the final twelve teams have been selected for the 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge UK National Final 2011. Taking place in The Coventry Transport Centre, the teams will compete on the 13th of July to become the 4x4 in school Technology Challenge UK National Champions. |
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| Regional and National Final Venue and Dates Announced
The venues and dates for the forthcoming 2011 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge have been confirmed...More |
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| Not too late to register
As everyone returns after the Easter break and with now only 8 weeks left before the first 4x4 regional final, it's time to step it up a gear and get your vehicles ready for action. It's not too late to register to compete in this year’s competition so if you haven't done so already, REGISTER NOW! |
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| STEM Clubs
The STEM Clubs Network is an affiliation network. It is completely free to join for all secondary schools in the UK and will grant you full access to the STEM Clubs Network website and all the professional support offered. |
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| Still Time to Register for the 2010/11 Regional's
There is still time to register and prepare for the 2010/11 regional heats to be held in June/July (dates and venues will be announced soon). Don't forget, once registered to compete you will be assigned a Land Rover e-mentor to advise and support you with your design and build. To register simply click on the REGISTRATION tab and fill out the on-line registration form – ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? |
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| 4x4 in Schools at the Big Bang Fair 2011
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the challenge at the forthcoming Big Bang Fair from 10th - 12th March at the London ExCel ICC. Visitors to the show will be able to test out their driving skills by navigating one of our demonstration cars around the Land Rover designed test track. Entry into the fair is free and can be done by registering on the Big Bangs website at: http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/home.cfm
See you there! |
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| Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
4x4 in Schools would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! |
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| 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge Portfolio Case Study
Team Rally from Mayfield School in Dagenham has kindly agreed for their 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge Portfolio to used as a case study for other teams entered in the challenge...More
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| 4x4 in Schools STEM Ambassador Guide
Are you a Professional or retired Engineer? Would you like to get involved in the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge? Would you like to help a team design and build their 4x4 vehicle? If so then why not become a registered STEM Ambassador. Check out our new 4x4 in Schools STEM Ambassador guide for more information, just click on "Download Documents" and select STEM Ambassador Guide 2010/11. |
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| LAND ROVER DONATES ONE MILLIONTH RANGE ROVER TO HELP FOR HEROES
Land Rover is celebrating the production of its one millionth Range Rover by donating the vehicle to Help for Heroes...More |
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| Jaguar Land Rover 4x4 and GT in Schools Showcase
Jaguar Land Rover invite school teachers and heads of departments along to a showcase event of the 4x4 and GT in Schools challenge at Whitley and Gaydon on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th November 2010. |
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| 4x4 in Schools will be showcasing at the D&T Show
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the Technology Challenge and offering teams the opportunity to test their vehicles on our track at this years’ D&T Show from Thursday 18th through to Saturday 20th November 2010 at the Birmingham NEC, Hall 10, Stand D42. |
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| NEW 4x4 in Schools Starter Kit
4x4 in Schools now has a new starter kit available to new teams entering the challenge for the first time entering the challenge in the new "Rookie Class". The new starter kit contains a Losi 1/18 Mini Rock Crawler, 2.4 MHz transmitter and receiver plus a 7.4v battery pack and charger. For more information and to order a starter kit please click on the "Starter Kit" tab. |
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| NEW 2010/11 Rules and Regulations Released
The new 2010/11 rules and regulations are now available to downlaod. Over the summer holidays the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge rules and regulations have been updated to feature a few changes for the forthcoming 2010/11 season. To download the new 2010/11 rules and regulations, please click on the "Download Documents" tab. |
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| UK National Final 2009/10 Images
The Images of the 4x4 in Schools UK National Final are now in the image gallery. Click on the "Gallery" tab to view them. |
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| 2010/11 Registration now OPEN!
Registration for the 2010/11 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now OPEN. Click on the registration link above and complete the online registration form then down load the rules and regulations document and challenge hand book to get started! Register early and benefit from support and advice from Land Rover mentors and STEM Ambassadors. |
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| 126 PATHFINDERS LEAD THE WAY TO TAKE VICTORY AT 4x4 IN SCHOOLS UK NATIONAL FINAL
Military precision won the day for a team of students at the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals held yesterday at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon. ‘126 Pathfinders’, a student team from 126 Squadron Air Training Cadets, Derby, beat off tough competition with their bespoke design of all-terrain vehicle to clinch victory at this prestigious event...More |
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| Bookings are now open for the IET Faraday Engineering Challenge Days 2010-11
Encourage your students to achieve their full potential and get them involved in hands-on, practical challenges that will capture their imagination. Bring STEM subjects to life with IET Faraday Engineering Challenge Days. More... |
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| Judging Score Sheets and Track Specifications 2010
Download the judging score sheets and track specifications for the challenge to get a sneak preview of what to expect at your regional heat. Simply click on DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS link above and select the file to download. |
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| Another Chance to Register for the 2009/2010 Regional Heats
The registration deadline for teams to compete in the 2009/2010 regional heats has been extended to Friday 25th June 2010. For your last chance to registeryour team, click on the REGISTRATION link above. |
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| 4x4 in Schools Regional Heats and National Final
2009/2010 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge regional heats and national final dates and venues announced...More |
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| Last Years 4x4 in Schools Winners Experience Real Life Off-Road Driving
It was mud, water, slippery slopes and nail-biting drops for a team of students from Withernsea High School, North Humberside, as they experienced the thrills and excitement of off-road driving last week...More |
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| 2009/2010 Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for the 2009/2010 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now less than 6 weeks away. Registration will close on Friday 30th April so if you haven't already, register A.S.A.P! Remember as soon as you register you will be introduced to your Land Rover e-mentor to advise you and your team through their design and build, so the earlier you register the better. To register for the challenge simply click on the REGISTRATION link on the home page. |
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| Portfolio and Presentation Design Help
As you know a very important element of the challenge is your portfolio and presentation work. Our judges will be looking closely at your work assess the efforts and detail your gone to in order to impress. If this is an area of the challenge you think you may need help with or if you would like to improve upon what you already have, 636c Education can help. 4x4 in Schools has paired up with 636c Education to offer support, help and guidance to schools in this area...More |
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| Harper Adams University College Scholarship for National Champions
4x4 in Schools is delighted to announce that Harper Adams University College will be offering a scholarship to the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge UK National Champions...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools at the Autosport Show 2010
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the track and technology challenge at the Autosport show 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January...More |
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| Grants for schools for mathematics enrichment activity
Grants of up to £500 and guidance on choosing activities listed in the online STEM Directories (http://www.stemdirectories.org.uk/) are being offered by the Royal Institution, funded by The Clothworkers' Foundation. The scheme is designed to raise awareness and use of enrichment activities and to support your professional development, whilst enhancing the mathematical experience in your school...More |
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| Land Rover Design Day
A special day for 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge teams and others who wish to visit Land Rover headquarters and hear a talk on aspects of design, complete a teamwork challenge, visit a number of development test labs and possibly have a 4x4 ‘Rough Terrain Experience Ride’ at the nearby Heritage Motor Museum...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools - Site Design
Sam Oxley recently designed the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge website. We asked him a few questions regarding his thoughts around the design and who he'd choose to be in his team... |
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| Get the award-winning IET Faraday
The award-winning IET Faraday is a free online resource for teachers of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) which will ensure your students share your passion for your subject...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools will be showcasing at the D&T Show
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the Technology Challenge at this year’s D&T Show on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 2009 at the NEC, Birmingham... More |
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| 4x4 in Schools is on Facebook
4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now on Facebook. Why don't you become a fan of the challenge and join the network to share information, pictures and make friends. Visit www.facebook.com and search for 4x4 in Schools. |
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| Apply for a Royal Society Grant to help with your project
A UK-wide programme covering both state and independent, primary and secondary schools, the Partnership Grants scheme offers up to £3000 for teachers and scientists/ engineers to work in partnership on activities involving students from 5 to 18 years old...More |
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| 2009/10 Registration Now OPEN
Registration for the 2009/10 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now OPEN. Click on the registration link above and complete the online registration form then down load the rules and regulations document and challenge hand book to get started! |
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| 4x4 in Schools CREST Awards
The British Science Association offers it's CREST - Silver level award to all young people partcipating in the 4x4 in Schools Technolohy Challenge...More |
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| Request a STEM Ambassador Today
4x4 in Schools highly recommends your team requests a STEM Amabassador to support you through the challenge. STEM Ambassadors are real life Engineers from engineering companies including Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, the IET and Denford... More |
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FREE
Copy of the 4x4 in Schools
Curriculum Material when you register
for the 2011/12 challenge
Click on "About The Challenge"
for more information.
Are you ready for the challenge?
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4x4 in Schools 2011/12 Calendar |
TeenTech
Tuesday 27th September 2011 @ The River Centre, Tornbridge, Kent
The D&T Show 2011
Friday 17th - Saturday 19th November 2011 @ The Birmingham NEC
Northern Regional Final
Friday 3rd February 2012 @ Jaguar Land Rover, Halewood
Southern Regional Final
Monday 6th February 2012 @ The IET, Savoy Place, London
Central Regional Final
Friday 24th February 2012 @ The JCB Academy - TB.C
UK National Final
Thursday 15th March 2012 @ The Big Bang Fair, Birmingham NEC |
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| Starter Kit: |
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Losi 1/18 Mini Rock Crawler |
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Battery Pack 7.2V 1700mAH |
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4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge Patron's
Gerry McGovern – Land Rover Design Director
“Creative thinking, innovation and problem solving have always been some of the fundamental reasons behind Land Rover’s success. It’s extremely important we as a company develop these core skills in the next generation of Land Rover Designers so we continue to produce vehicles that are used all around the world. This is why I am delighted and honoured to be patron of the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge as this project not only develops students creative and hands on skills but also highlights the importance of working together as a team which is what Land Rover is all about.”
Jem Stansfield – BBC One’s Bang Goes the Theory TV Presenter and Inventor
“We all know how important Engineering and Technology is to the world we live in today and how without creative and innovative thinking we would simply stand still. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) plays a massive part in creating and developing a good idea to turn it into real life. 4x4 in Schools is an exceptional technology challenge which does just that, it encourages and develops young people’s skills in STEM subjects to not only make them more aware of STEM but to also provides them with a hands on problem solving activity. Encouraging the next generation of Engineers is extremely important to all of our futures which is why I’m honoured to be a patron of 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge.” |
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