Fab Lab x STEMEPA Partnership • December 2025

Minecraft PSEL Build ChallengeResults & Highlights

Students from across Pennsylvania came together to design and build sustainable farms, showcasing creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork in Minecraft. Here's what they accomplished!

All Ages

Elementary–Middle

Dec 6 & 13

Event Dates

PSEL

Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League

Challenge Theme

Building Pennsylvania's Future Through Sustainable Agriculture

Students designed and built farms tied to Pennsylvania's agricultural future.

Elementary Division Requirements

Elementary teams were tasked with building a farm that grows crops and raises animals to feed their community. This foundational challenge introduced students to basic agricultural concepts while encouraging creativity and problem-solving.

Students were encouraged to enhance their farms with supportive features:

Adding water channels or fences to keep plants and animals safe
Making the farm welcoming with creative decorations to showcase their personal style

Middle School Division Requirements

Middle school teams tackled a more advanced challenge, designing larger farms that demonstrate crop diversity and include protective structures like barns or greenhouses to safeguard their food production. This level required students to think strategically about farm layout and resource management.

Students could enhance their designs with innovative systems:

Implementing irrigation or harvesting systems to demonstrate practical engineering solutions
Integrating renewable energy sources like windmills or solar panels to showcase sustainable farming practices

Event Highlights

Watch the action unfold

Farm Build Process

Watch students design and build their sustainable farms

Team Presentations

Students showcase their completed farm projects

Team Photos

Students working together on their farm builds

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

Team 4

Team 5

Team 6

Program Photos

Full group photos from the event

Full program group photo

All participants together

Event Moments

Special moments from the challenge

Our Instructors

Group Organizing

Student Testimonials

What students had to say about their experience

"I loved building my farm! It was so cool to see how we could use Minecraft to learn about real farming."

Elementary Student

Grade 3

"Working with my team to design the irrigation system was challenging but fun. I learned a lot about engineering!"

Middle School Student

Grade 7

"The best part was seeing everyone's farms at the end. There were so many creative ideas!"

Elementary Student

Grade 5

Event Location

Fab Lab Center
One Ivybrook Blvd, Suite 190
Warminster, PA 18974

Event Details

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

December 6 & 13, 2025

Elementary & Middle School

Partnership

Presented by:

Fab Lab x STEMEPA

Grant-funded program designed to make STEM education accessible to all students.