Angstrem Challenge — a “dare-you” competition. 100 mixed-genre questions about everything under the sun — all in just 1 hour. It’s a true intellectual marathon of endurance: after this, even the toughest exams will feel like a light jog.
Held during the spring break
Participated in Angstrem students from grades 1 to 11
Each participant has only 1 hour (60 minutes) at their disposal
In regular schools, this is called “extracurricular activities”… But at Angstrem, it’s an engaging, useful, and completely free interdisciplinary project — MetaAngstrem, held annually for Angstrem students in grades 5–11. In the 2025/26 season, younger students in grades 1–4 are also joining the collaboration.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Angstrem students are offered topics to choose from, which they explore in depth from the perspective of multiple subjects. MetaAngstrem 2025/26 will combine biology and physics, history and art, geography and mathematics, physical education and literature, as well as labor studies and English.
Thematic groups are formed within each grade level, assigned teacher-mentors, and… the work kicks off in full swing!
At this stage, the computer science teacher instantly joins the process, helping everyone interested to master the 3D modeling software Onshape. This way, the research is already conducted in “three dimensions.”
For almost half a year, Angstrem students accumulate real knowledge, complementing it with virtual 3D creations. Later, the results of their teamwork are presented in the form of websites.
It all culminates in a grand online ceremony showcasing the completed projects in the presence of a wide audience of Angstrem students, teachers, and Lyceum administration.
WHY IS IT USEFUL AND INTERESTING?
An opportunity to reconnect with classmates and, perhaps, make lifelong best friends.
A valuable and practical skill of working in a real project team alongside adults — just like modern scientific research teams do.
Ordinary school subjects begin to take on entirely new colors, bringing the joy of unexpected discoveries and moments of insight.
All participants of MetaAngstrem receive certificates, and the very best are awarded diplomas, commemorative prizes, and eternal glory in the Angstrem pantheon.
