Welcome to the AEL Minecraft Challenge Series 1, an exciting hands-on program designed to complement classroom learning and boost students’ research, communication, and presentation skills. Registrations close on the 28th of February, so gather your teams and get ready to build, create, and collaborate like never before!
What is the AEL Minecraft Challenge Series 1?
The Challenge is a project-based competition where students use Minecraft: Education Edition to address one of three unique themes. By encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork, we aim to empower students to engage with the curriculum in a fun, interactive format. Perfect for cross-curricular integration, especially in ICT, Humanities, STEM, and Creative Arts.
The Three Themes in Series 1 2025
- Years 4–6: Australia’s Dreaming
- Brief: Students explore and interpret a story from the Dreaming (or Dreamtime). They must create an authentic representation of the story’s characters, setting, and cultural significance within Minecraft.
- Focus: Cultural respect, narrative understanding, and clear documentation of the research process.
- Years 7–9: Global Marvels
- Brief: Students select a significant man-made monument, ranging from ancient wonders to modern marvels, and recreate it in Minecraft.
- Focus: Historical context, architectural details, engineering achievements, and lasting impact on society.
- Years 10–12: Tomorrow’s Workforce
- Brief: Students choose a career field (STEM, creative industries, healthcare, trades, office work, etc.) and design a realistic or visionary environment showcasing key tasks, tools, and challenges.
- Focus: Forward-thinking design, careers, industry knowledge, problem-solving, and an understanding of workplace demands.
Communication & Presentation Skills
Beyond building in Minecraft, teams must present their learning journey; showing research, cultural understanding, or real-world context. By articulating their design choices and the knowledge gained, students develop presentation and communication skills that will serve them well beyond this challenge.
Deadline and Prizes
- Registrations Close: 28 February
- Event Run: 3 March – 23 May
- Prizes: Winning teams receive a custom-made trophy from Hench & Scrap, a unique keepsake to celebrate their hard work and innovation, medals and a gaming monitor from AGON by AOC and vouchers.
We also encourage everyone to check out the previous year’s winners from series 1 and 2 to see how creativity and determination lead to stunning Minecraft builds: https://ael.org.au/minecraft-results
Why Participate?
- Hands-On Learning: A fun, immersive way to apply classroom theory.
- Cross-Curricular Skills: Integrates research, team work, technology, and creative thinking.
- Boosts Engagement: Minecraft is popular among students, sparking enthusiasm for learning.
- Real-World Application: Encourages research, planning, and time-management skills.
- Team Building: Collaboration in design, division of tasks, and constructive feedback cycles.
- Presentation: Presenting their work builds confidence, self-analytical skills and effective communication.
How to Register
- Form Your Team: Students can work in groups that align with the required year levels.
- Visit Our Registration Page: Read extra details, the competition hand book and key dates.
- Complete the Online Form: Provide school details, teacher contact, and any relevant information.
- Receive Confirmation: We’ll send you a welcome email with next steps, resources, and guidelines.
- Start Building: Once the challenge begins on 3 March, let your students’ imaginations run wild!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to blend technology, culture, and future-ready skills. Sign your school up by 28 February and watch your students develop their teamwork, creativity, and presentation abilities in the AEL Minecraft Challenge Series 1. We can’t wait to see what your classrooms will create!
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