Achieving sustainable city development with the goal of "carbon neutrality" requires your participation! 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the CIC-Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP). To celebrate this milestone, CIC-ZCP organises a Minecraft Competition with the theme of "Construct Your Sustainable City" , aspiring to encourage students to join hands and unleash their creativity by applying the concept of innovative construction technologies as well as environmental sustainability, so as to construct our ideal, sustainable city together.
Objectives
- To explore innovative construction technologies
- To enhance STEM application skills
- To strengthen team collaboration and communication
Theme and Content
- Construct Your Sustainable City – Sustainable Development for the Northern Metropolis
Innovation and technology are the keys to driving sustainable development. With the planning vision and strategy towards carbon neutrality in 2030, participants are requested to expand the Northern Economic Belt under the Hong Kong 2030+ and develop a holistic metropolis where is good for people to live in, work and travel. Please click here for more details of "Northern Metropolis Development Strategy".
Eligibility
- Primary School Division (P1-P6)*
- Secondary School Division (S1-S3)*
- Secondary School Division (S4 – S6)*
*Maximum 6 people for each team and according to 2021/22 school year
Judging Criteria
| Expression of Theme | 35% |
| Implementation of Elements of Sustainable Development | 25% |
| Application of Advanced Construction Methods and Coding / AI | 20% |
| Creativity and Aesthetic Value | 10% |
| Team Collaboration and Communication | 10% |
*Finalists will be shortlisted, and the team members need to prepare a presentation to the judging panel in October / November 2022.
Awards
| Champion (per each division) | HK$3,000 Electronic and Lifestyle product cash vouchers and a certificate |
| First Runner-up (per each division) | HK$2,000 Electronic and Lifestyle product cash vouchers and a certificate |
| Second Runner-up (per each division) | HK$1,000 Electronic and Lifestyle product cash vouchers and a certificate |
| Creativity Award (per each division) | HK$1,000 Electronic and Lifestyle product cash vouchers and a certificate |
| Sustainability Award (per each division) | HK$1,000 Electronic and Lifestyle product cash vouchers and a certificate |
Key Dates
| Registration Deadline | 25.6.2022 |
| Briefing at CIC-ZCP | 21.5.2022 |
| Hybrid Training Workshops (Around 3 hours)^ | 30.7.2022 / 6.8.2022 |
| Submission Deadline | 31.8.2022 |
| Award Ceremony and Winning Model Showcases in CIC-ZCP | 11.2022 |
^ Training workshop would include 3 modules: "Green Construction and Technologies Introduction (iHub Tour)", "Sustainable City Planning" and "Explore Artificial Intelligence and Coding".
Format and Submission
Format
- .mcworld file of Minecraft Education EditionMinecraft World (mcworld)
- All students who successfully register for the competition will be assigned a Free Minecraft Education account
Submission
- A completed neighbourhood in mcworld format
- Size 100 x 100 blocks for Primary School Division
- Size 150 x 150 blocks for Secondary School Division (S1-S3)
- Size 180 x 180 blocks for Secondary School Division (S4-S6)
- Introductory Video (within 3 mins)
- Introductory PowerPoint (within 15 slides)
Register NOW
Registration Deadline: 25.6.2022
Presentation of Briefing Session
Enquiry
Tel: 2100 9800
Email: [email protected]
