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ReDesign
Competition

How can we make an every-day object more earth friendly?

Join this competition for ages 6 - 16.

Come up with an idea for improving an everyday item, make a prototype

and submit it for your chance to win one of our prizes!

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Get Started Now

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Generate Ideas

The adventure starts now! 

Get Inspired.

Brainstorm ideas, talk to a friend or an adult in your life.

Watch this video to understand what innovation means.

Get inspired by reading a book like 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' or watching this video of kid president!

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Understand the issues.

The story of stuff has a series of videos to understand how things are made and why they are not great for the planet.

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Decide on a problem you want to tackle.

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are some problems other kids are looking to solve. Maybe you can help them!?

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Join a workshop

Bounce ideas off other

like- minded folks!

See the info below.

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Build your Prototype

 Designing your contraption goes beyond just sketches on paper!

 

  • Craft an art project

  • experiment with coding and animation

  • Incorporate video and online gaming

  • Write a report

  • Create a 3D model using TinkerCad

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Check out these tutorial videos that walk you through the steps for making your own 3D model!

 

The possibilities are endless—get creative and have fun!

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Join a Workshop

Get help from a trained tech expert to bring your ideas to life!

See the info below.

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Submit Your Contraption

Once you finish your design, submit your work email us at:​

innovation.nelson@gmail.com

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Deadline for submission is 

April 22nd

 

Winners will be announced at the Nelson Earth Day Parade!​

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There will be three prizes awarded. 

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The criteria will be posted here shortly!

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Workshops Available

Take your design skills to the next level by joining a hands-on workshop at the Nelson District Youth Centre!

Stay tuned for dates

 

Educators can also request an in class workshop.

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Email us at

innovation.nelson@gmail.com

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