Student Engagement Activities
For Students Enrolled in a K12-powered School
See the activities we have in November by clicking the calendar below!
K12 National Cook-Off OPENS November 13!
Join in on the culinary fun and enter the K12 National Cook-Off!
Open to K12 students in grades 6-12.
Round 1: Virtual
- Create a dish that includes all of the following
- a source of protein
- an ingredient that starts with the letter "B"
- an ingredient that adds crunch
- an ingredient that is liquid at room temperature
- a spice or herb
Round 2: In-Person
- Five finalists will be selected to join us in-person in Arlington, VA, on June 6, 2025, for a live cook-off battle!
Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st place and People’s Choice winners!
Registration is open from November 13 - February 18, 2025
Learn more and submit your dish for Round 1 by visiting: K12 National Cook-Off - K12 Enrichment
K12 Game On
Registration for K12 Game On is will close November 18!
Get ready to press start—registration for K12 Game On opens September 10 and runs through November 18, 2024! Open to all students in grades K-12.
K12 Game On invites students to submit an idea for their own educational video game. Power up your skills and compete for epic prizes! Submit a 6-8 sentence pitch of your educational game idea for Round 1!
Submit your 6-8 sentence K12 Game On pitch today!
For more information visit: Game On K12 - K12 Enrichment
Registration for the K12 Robotics League Opens October 1 - December 16, 2024
Registration for the K12 Robotics League opens October 1 - December 16, 2024.
The K12 Robotics League is open to K12-powered students in grades 4-12.
Team Instructor/Schools will register students in teams of 1-3 students and purchase the Cogmation software for the K12 Robotics League.
To learn more and to register please visit: Robotics Competition - K12 Enrichment
Watch the 2024 K12 Photography Competition Winner Reveal
Watch the K12 Photography Competition Winner Reveal and discover the winners of the 2024 K12 Photography Competition! Each grade has two winners and one People's Choice Winner YOU selected through public voting!
The K12 Photography Competition encouraged students to share their photography skills by participating in the K12 Photo Competition for a share of the $20,000+ prize pool.
Visit Photo Competition - K12 Enrichment to watch!
Visit the new K12 National Competiton Student Winners website
The K12 National Competiton Student Winners website highlights the national winners from previous competitions. Watch all of the excitement and help celebrate these incredible achievements!
November K12 Virtual Field Trips
Stories in Art at the Norton Museum of Art (11/12)
Join us for an exciting virtual field trip to the Norton Museum of Art, where art and storytelling unite in a unique and engaging experience designed for K-12th grade students. “Stories in Art” invites students to explore the rich narratives behind some of the museum’s most captivating artworks. This virtual field trip is designed to be both educational and fun, providing students with a deeper appreciation for art and its power to tell stories.
This session is re-scheduled from October.
DATE: November 12, 2024
TIME: 3:00 PM ET
All Aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus in Palau (11/14)
Join the Ocean Exploration Trust team on their second last live expedition of 2024! They will be exploring the islands of Palau in the Pacific Ocean. While on their 11 day mission they will be exploring the ocean floor of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary to find the unique features and ocean creatures that live there.
DATE: November 14, 2024
TIME: 2:30 PM ET
A Feeding Frenzy at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (11/20)
Join K12 and Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an exciting virtual field trip! Get into the gathering spirit as you meet with a biologist to learn about Clearwater Marine Aquarium's fish kitchen and our animal diets! CMA’s fish kitchen is an important part of the care and feeding of the resident and rescue animals at the facility, including dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine animals. Learn about how we prepare a variety of fish and other foods each day!
DATE: November 20, 2024
TIME: 2:30 PM ET
Want more from the K12 Virtual Field Trips? Check out the K12 Virtual Field Trips Newsletter to watch past virtual field trips, learn about upcoming virtual field trips, and sign-up for future ones!
Virtual Field Trips | Smore Newsletters or visit Virtual Field Trips - K12 Enrichment
K12 Minecraft Build Challenges
Public Voting for the K12 Days of Kindness Minecraft Challenge Builds
Public voting will begin starting at 9 AM (ET) on November 1, 2024, and go through 5 PM (ET) on November 15, 2024. Any individual will be eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period.
Winners will be determined by the total number of votes received through public voting. A winner will be selected in each grade band (K-2nd grade, 3rd -5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th -12th grade) to receive a prize, resulting in four winners!
Vote for your favorite build between November 1 – November 15, 2024
Cast your vote today by visiting: K12 Minecraft Challenge - K12 Days of Kindness (votigo.com)
K12 Signifying Seasons Minecraft Build Challenge!
It's time to embrace the magic of the seasons! In this build challenge, we're inviting you to capture the essence of the changing seasons, whether it's the crisp air and golden landscapes, or snow-dusted scenes and festive cheer.
Show off your Minecraft skills with a build that celebrates the beauty each season brings, and your build could win you a $25 Amazon e-gift card!
This K12 Minecraft build challenge is open from November 21, 2024 - January 16, 2025
Submit you build today here: K12 Minecraft Challenge - Signifying Seasons
College and Career
Career Chat: Amazon Music
Amazon Music: Careers Behind the Beats offers a glimpse into the future of music streaming, highlighting how machine learning and AI are integral to the industry. Students learn about various careers, from music production to software development, and how professionals use computer science to record, license, and stream music. The tour showcases the collaboration between engineers and other experts to build and enhance the Amazon Music app, emphasizing the role of AI in creating personalized listening experiences.
Recommended for grades 4+.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern
The Confident Teen Podcast
The Confident Teen Podcast Episode 3: Unmute Yourself: Gaining Confidence for the Virtual World
Do you want to feel more confident in virtual classes and beyond? Join us for The Confident Teen podcast, where we’ll show you how to make your voice heard and shine in the digital world. This episode will help you boost your confidence online and tackle virtual interactions like a pro!
Get brave and feel good about putting yourself out there. In this episode, we'll get you to a place where you feel more confident in virtual classes and beyond. Listen to learn how to make your voice heard and shine in the digital world.
Register and tune in by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4h9qkn2
Nursing Explorers Podcast Episode 2
Episode 2: How to Bring an Innovation to Reality in Nursing
Ever had an idea that could change healthcare? In this episode of Nursing Explorers, we’re unlocking the secrets to bringing your innovation to life in nursing. Join us on 11/12 as we chat with Nurse Charlene Platon, an inspiring nurse innovator who turned her creative ideas into real-world solutions that are transforming patient care.
Join us for the Nursing Explorers Podcast on November 12th at 6 PM EST to learn how YOU can bring your innovative ideas to life! Meet Nurse Charlene Platon, a trailblazing nurse who transformed her creativity into real-world solutions that are changing patient care. From new technology to smarter care techniques, discover the steps to turn your ideas into reality and make a lasting impact in nursing. Don’t miss out on this 30-minute session packed with tips, inspiration, and real-life examples. Register now and get ready to innovate!
Register and tune in by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48nAfSg
Connect with K12 on Social Media
Follow our K12 Student Instagram Channel! @k12.student
This channel is meant to share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate student voices to feel seen and heard! This channel is meant for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!
Follow us on Threads!
You can also follow us on Threads! Our Threads account is a light-hearted channel sharing positive messages, joke, and K12 national competitions and virtual field trips events. You can us find at k12.student. Follow us today!
Follow us on Facebook!
Follow us on Facebook! The K12 Student Engagement Facebook page highlights exciting competitions, challenges, and national student winners. You can also watch live-streams of winner reveals and K12 Virtual Field Trips. You can find us at K12 Student Engagement. Follow us today!