Our Re-Energy Challenge is a fun and engaging science activity where learners have the opportunity to build a working model of a solar oven, a solar car, a wind turbine, a hydroelectric generator, a biogas generator, an electric vehicle or an energy storage system—so they can see firsthand how applied science is helping create a more sustainable future.
Age Range Grade 3-12
Time Commitment 10-20 hours
Subjects Science, Languages
Here is how it works:
Review the challenge package and register your learners
Download and review the Re-Energy Challenge Package, which contains detailed challenge instructions, selection criteria, and final reflection questions. Once you have reviewed the package, register your learners below for the 2024/2025 challenge! The deadline to register and submit is May 9th, 2025.
Please use the links below to access the 2025 Challenge Package.
Once you have reviewed the package, register your learners for the 2024/2025 challenge! The deadline to register and submit is May 9th, 2025.
Or design your own! The above construction plans are just the beginning of the possibilities for your Re-Energy model, and we encourage you to come up with your own designs for the challenge.
Review the Educator Resource to learn more about renewable energy and sustainable development.
Document your impact, and share with your community
Share a picture and/or video of your final renewable energy project and post it on your social media. Don’t forget to tag us @GreenLearning
Submit your challenge for a chance to win!
Submit your challenge package and some pictures of your learners building their model for a chance to win! Your completed challenge package will be reviewed by our panel of industry experts, who will look for demonstrated commitment to energy conservation. The deadline to submit is May 9, 2025at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
The grand prize for the winning class is $1,000, the second prize is $500 and the third prize is $250!
