Well-known programmes
Each programme publishes new challenges each season, so check its official website for current rules and regional events.
Free activities to download
Ready-to-run EduTrend Contents robotics competitions workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each free download includes a step-by-step session plan, facilitator notes, three student worksheets and an assessment checklist. Full 20-week programmes are available in EduStore.
Robot Sports Day
Primary · Ages 7–10
Foundation · 45 min
Teams program floor robots for three friendly mini-games, take turns in team roles and practise celebrating effort and fair play as much as points.
Mini Mission Table
Primary · Ages 8–11
Developing · 60 min
Teams attempt a themed mission table with three missions of different points, plan which to attempt, program their robot and reflect on strategy.
Taster Challenge
Middle School · Ages 10–14
Intermediate · 2 × 60 min
Teams attempt an in-school taster: three tasks worth different points on a taped arena, 2.5 minutes per run and three runs, to see how competition feels.
The Engineering Notebook
Middle School · Ages 12–14
Intermediate · 60 min
Teams learn to keep an engineering notebook: problem, ideas, decisions with reasons, tests with data and changes, then present a page to a mock judge.
Innovation Pitch
High School · Ages 15–18
Advanced · 90 min
Teams research a real problem linked to a theme, design a robotics solution and pitch it to a panel using a structured, evidence-based presentation.
Liked the free activities? Go further with a 20-week programme.
Each free activity comes from a full EduTrend Contents programme: a Family Guide or Teacher's Guide with one-page session plans for 20 weeks, plus an Assessment Toolkit with rubrics, trackers and certificates. Choose the one for your child's age or your class below. Instant PDF download after checkout.
EDT-341 · 20 WEEKS · $29
Family Robot Challenges
Family · Ages 6–11 with a grown-up
Team roles, missions, builds and a family tournament.
EDT-342 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Junior Robot Challenge Club
Primary · Ages 7–11
Roles, mission strategy, notebooks, challenge day.
EDT-343 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Robot Competition Team Lab
Middle school · Ages 11–14
Robot design, missions, innovation and judging.
EDT-344 · 20 WEEKS · $45
Advanced Robotics Competition Studio
High school · Ages 15–18
Strategy, iteration, autonomy and leadership.
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Robotics Competitions and Challenges
Get ready for robotics challenges with five free printable activities, from robot sports day and mini mission tables to a taster challenge, engineering notebooks and innovation pitches. For longer learning, choose a 20-week programme for families, primary, middle or high school.
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