K’Nex STEM Design Challenge

*As of November 1, 2021, we are planning for this challenge to be an in-person event.*

The Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 K’NEX STEM Design Challenge raises awareness of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Elementary-level students in Grades 4 & 5 participate in an exciting competition where they are tasked with designing, developing, and implementing a solution to an engineering problem. Students are scored on creativity, teamwork, and the success of the challenge.

Challenge & Resources:

Please take a look at the list of rules, judging criteria, specific parts of the completion, award information used for the 2022 Challenge.

• View/download the 2022 Challenge. (Please note that IU13 will only be holding this challenge for Grades 4 & 5.)
• View/download additional information about this year’s event.
• View/download the judging rubric.

Important Dates:

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022

Competition Date: Monday, February 7, 2022

If you are interested in registering for this academic competition, please email Karen Herr at karen_herr@iu13.org or Jill Richards at jill_richards@iu13.org. Thank you.