Before you get started with the Energy challenge watch this inspiring video from our Chief Inventor Dominic Wilcox about how creativity changed his life and gave him the confidence to share his inventions with the world!

Meet Lisa, she's going to guide you through part one of the Energy challenge and tell you everything you need to know about inventing!

You've been inspired by Dominic and introduced to inventing by Lisa. Now we're ready to get down to business and learn all about why energy matters and how it affects the world around us.

Ready, set, go....we're on the move! We're going to be learning all about travel, capturing energy from movement and using nature as a source of invention inspiration.

Yeeehaww. You've made it the final part of the challenge. You're going to want to listen up because this is the part where you get to invent something that could be chosen as a winner and brought to life by a professional maker!

This is the first video in a series of three, in which we’re going to show you some great hints and tips about making your own invention models. This film combines the first steps to get you started, learning how to score and strengthen pieces of cardboard, how to make circles and cones and how to make your very own drawing compass.

This is the second video in a series of three, in which you will find out about connections and textures. Find out about the best ways to make connections between two different shapes and materials, such as making flanges, tabs and slots. Texture can add interest to your model. Lottie shows you how to fold paper to create a fan or a spring. fringing and layering, and how you can use the corrugation effect of a piece of cardboard to create smooth curves in your model.

This is the third and last video in a series of three, in which we cover how to create rotation, dials and buttons, as well as wheels and axes. Using rotation is a good way to add movement to your model. Follow Lottie’s tips on how to make a cuff! Dials are used for so many reasons, whether it’s for an action such as turning sound up or down, or choosing a setting for a machine like a washing machine. Lottie also shows you how to make wheels and axles and add them to your model. Get moving!