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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.
Registration for the 2009/10 challenge is now open. To register click on the REGISTRATION tab above and complete the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge online registration form. If this is the first time you’ve entered the challenge you can opt to buy a “Starter Kit” which includes all the essential components needed to build your 4x4 vehicle ... more. |
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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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