Course materials from past years will continue to be available on this page! You are always welcome to explore these virtual classes and challenge yourself to complete the tasks, even though the competitions have now closed. We have also provided links to the winning entries of previous competitions, so you can read some of the excellent work we have received in years past!
2020-21: Why does evolution matter?
Introduction to the course (PDF)
Class 1: Biology and Darwinian evolution (PDF)
Class 2: Evolution as a metaphor (PDF)
Class 3: Evolution, science and technology (PDF)
Class 4: Culture and history through the lens of evolution (PDF)
2019-20: What is the power of a volcano?
Introduction to the course (PDF)
Class 1: Handling volcanic objects (PDF)
Class 2: Volcanoes in the sciences (PDF)
Class 3: Explosive creativity (PDF)
| competition | winning entries |
|---|---|
| Competition 3.1: Eruptions and transformations | Read the winning entries to Competition 3.1 |
| Competition 3.2: Reading the runes | Read the winning entries to Competition 3.2 |
Final competition: What is the power of a volcano? (PDF)
| competition | winning entries |
|---|---|
| Final competition | Read the winning entries for the final competition |
2018-19: How to design a successful video game
Issue 1: Are video games bad for you?
Issue 2: Building characters and worlds
Issue 3: Design your own video game – Issue 3 competition winners
Issue 4: What can we learn from video games? – Issue 4 competition winners
Issue 5: How to make money from video games – Issue 5 competition winners
Issue 6: What makes a successful video game? – Issue 6 competition winners