Introducing Ozobot’s Code & Conquer Series: Season 1, "Think Like an Engineer"

We’re thrilled to announce the premiere of Ozobot’s Code & Conquer competition, kicking off with the inaugural Think Like an Engineer virtual challenge! This competition is designed for K-2 students, offering a fun, hands-on way to explore engineering and coding through real-world problem solving.

What Is the Think Like an Engineer Virtual Competition?

In this virtual competition, K-2 learners (in teams of 1–4) will step into the shoes of engineers to design, build, test, and iterate solutions to three age-appropriate challenges found in the K-2 Engineering Guide. Open to students from around the globe, this is the perfect opportunity for young minds to collaborate, create, and showcase their ideas using Ozobot.

Competition Challenges & Themes

The three competition challenges are drawn directly from the Ozobot K-2 Engineering Guide and span multiple engineering domains:

1. Beach Cleanup Heroes — Environmental Engineering
2. Sorting Recyclables with Magnets — Mechanical Engineering
3. Cool Down at the Park — Design / Mechanical Engineering

Through each challenge, students will:

• Follow the Engineering Design Process
• Iterate on solutions based on testing and feedback
• Use coding (Ozobot Color Codes or Blockly) and engineering materials
• Document their thinking with photos, videos, and reflections

Who Can Participate & What’s Included

• Eligibility: K-2 students, in groups of 1 to 4
• Requirements: At least one Ozobot Evo robot per team (not included in registration)
• Registration bundle includes:
    • Entry for one team (1–4 students)
    • The K-2 Engineering Guide (with official challenge details)
    • Ozobot Color Code Marker Set
• Materials: Each challenge has a materials list (e.g. cardstock, straws, magnets, lamp/flashlight) or teams may purchase Ozobot’s Engineering Materials Kit to support their work

Timeline & Awards

Competing teams can earn awards in several categories, such as Best Overall Design, Collaboration & Communication, Global Impact, Ingenuity, and Ozobot in Action.

Why This Matters: Benefits for Young Learners

By participating in the Think Like an Engineer virtual challenge, students will:

• Practice critical thinking and the engineering design cycle
• Develop creative problem-solving skills
• Experience coding & robotics integration in meaningful projects
• Learn how to iterate, test, and improve solutions
• Build confidence and ownership over their ideas
• Share their work with peers and the world!

For teachers, homeschoolers, or after-school coaches, this competition presents a structured yet open-ended way to engage students in hands-on STEAM learning—whether in class, clubs, or remote settings.

How to Get Started & Register

1. Visit the registration page for the Think Like An Engineer Virtual Competition Entry Bundle.
2. Register a team (1–4 students) in grades K–2.
3. Ensure your team has an Ozobot Evo robot and review the K-2 Engineering Guide.
4. Collect or order necessary materials listed per challenge.
5. Join the orientation webinar and plan your strategy!

Registration is open now. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the very first Ozobot Code & Conquer challenge!