Monthly Maker Challenge organized by Pakistan Science Club and Lincoln Corner, Karachi
The Pakistan Science Club, in collaboration with Lincoln Corner Karachi, announced an exciting opportunity for young enthusiasts aged 12 to 18: The Monthly Maker Challenge. This initiative is designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Every month, we’ll throw out a new challenge or task for you to tackle. Your mission? To complete it within a set timeframe and present your creation to us at Lincoln Corner Karachi by the announced date. And the best part? It’s absolutely free of charge!
Why Participate in the Maker Challenge?
Pakistan Science Club wanted to develop healthy activities for children through this maker’s challenge we will be able to encourage children to dive into the world of invention and boost their creativity. Some of the outcomes of this challenge will be,
- Help in boosting creativity and critical thinking.
- Enhance their skills and a better understanding of different scientific phenomena.
- Through these makers’ challenges, participants will get recognition and connect with the science-loving community.
- Through these challenges, participants will know the problems and find a way to solve these problems.
- In the future, this community will create positive and valuable contributions to the world.
How to Join the Maker Challenge?
Step 1: Register
To start your journey, fill out the registration form provided by the Pakistan Science Club. Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a confirmation via WhatsApp.
Step 2: Join the Community
After registration participants will be added into the Maker Challenge WhatsApp group, where they will receive all updates and relevant information. Stay connected and engaged with the community.
Step 3: Onsite Challenges at Lincoln Corner Karachi
Challenge Announcement: The monthly challenge will be announced at Lincoln Corner Karachi, where the Pakistan Science Club team will also be available to answer any queries.
Challenge Period: You have almost a month to work on your project for the challenge. Each week, you can use the Lincoln Corner Makerspace for one day to help with your project. The Lincoln Corner team will let you know which day and time you can come in.
Submission and Presentation: The submission date will be communicated through the WhatsApp group. On the submission day, participants will present their projects at Lincoln Corner Karachi.
Basic Information:
Age Requirement: 12 to 18 years old
Fee: Free of charge
Location: Lincoln Corner Karachi, Liaquat Memorial Library
Timing: 4 PM to 6 PM
Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of something truly special. Register now and take the first step towards becoming a maker and innovator of tomorrow!
The Monthly Maker Challenge is a complimentary event. We kindly encourage you to consider making a donation to the PSC. Your contribution will go towards supporting the Maker Challenge, enabling us to offer new and engaging challenges, as well as facilitating various STEM activities. Donate Now
Learning Resources
Science Experiments and Projects STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering Math Activities and Projects (paksc.org)
Pakistan Science Club Youtube channel @pakscienceclub
Material and Supplies
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پاکستان کا پہلا سائنس اسٹور ہے جو پاکستان میں تیار کردہ سائنس کی مصنوعات جیسے اسٹیم کٹس سائنس پروجیکٹس، تعلیمی سامان وغیرہ فراہم کرتا ہے.
Lincoln Corners are partnerships between the Embassy of the United States of America and selected institutions in Pakistan. Located within universities, public libraries, and cultural centers, Lincoln Corners are multi-media resource centers, where visitors can connect, practice their English, and learn about America in many different ways.
FAQs about the Monthly Maker Challenge
The Onsite Monthly Maker Challenge is a free initiative by the Pakistan Science Club and Lincoln Corner Karachi to enhance students’ creativity through science-based tasks.
No, participation in the challenge is free of charge.
The Monthly Maker Challenge is a complimentary event. We kindly encourage you to consider making a donation to the PSC. Your contribution will go towards supporting the Maker Challenge, enabling us to offer new and engaging challenges, as well as facilitating various STEM activities. Donate Now
Students aged 12 to 18 years old can participate.
Each month, a new challenge is announced. Participants have almost month to solve it using their creativity and skills.
Upon registration, you’ll be added to the challenge’s official WhatsApp group for updates.
To participate, you need to register on the Pakistan Science Club website by filling out the registration form. Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a confirmation through WhatsApp. You’ll then be added to the Maker Challenge WhatsApp groups for updates.
Yes, participants can take inspiration from the video and other sources, but direct copying of ideas is not allowed. The challenge is about coming up with your own solutions.
You can participate as an individual or as a team. If forming a team, make sure there are no more than 3 team members
The submission deadline for each month’s challenge will be announced in WhatsApp group.
Participants are responsible for providing their own materials for their projects. Lincoln Corner will supply a limited selection of stationery items.
No, students from other cities cannot participate, as this challenge is an onsite challenge.
No, PSC does not offer classes for the monthly maker challenge. Team PSC will introduce the challenge, and participants will need to work on solving it independently. On the orientation day, Team PSC will be available to answer your queries.
Parents are not permitted to attend the sessions. However, if they wish, they may wait in the library’s waiting area.
No, there is no compulsion. If participants can solve it on the day we announce it, that’s great. If not, there will be no issue. They have almost a month to work on their project.