This powerpoint (and the others I have uploaded) is amazing for a STEM club or a standalone STEM lesson. We used to run a full STEM curriculum for KS3, so have a look at the bundles for sale - our pupils loved STEM lessons!

Thank you for looking at this resource! Print this as a large poster for your classroom or use them as a paired or individual resource to structure debates. Give your students a helping hand when contributing in class with sentence stems that help them to think from different perspectives and put their points across clearly and politely. Available as a PDF, PNG and JPEG using my fonts and as an editable PowerPoint slide where you can add in your own fonts and change any pharses. Please note that the PowerPoint version is in Arial font and not the fonts I used in the posters for copyright reasons.

Oracy sentence stem prompt cards. Ideal resource for Key stage 2. The purchased files will be available as an editable Publisher document and a PDF. Each prompt card includes sentence stems to encourage children to: Reason Predict Explain Sequence Evaluate Compare

STEM design, make, test & improve challenge for KS2 students. Learning objectives: • Science – force of gravity, compare how things move on different surfaces • Technology – design purposeful, functional, appealing products based on design criteria • Engineering – design, make, test, evaluate and improve a product • Maths – compare duration of events

Perfect for planning and teaching whole class guided reading - comprehension skills. The question stems are based around the KS1 and 2 SATs and are broken down into the different skills that children need to learn and different question types that appear in comprehensions. They are perfect for helping teachers to plan questions in reading and they include greater depth question stems. The reading answer stems give children sentence starters for answering the questions and are split into the different types of questions such as inference, retrieval, vocabulary etc.

Spark creativity and critical thinking with this Pack of 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards! These hands-on activity cards invite students to build a variety of 2D shapes using balls, sticks, or other creative materials. With accompanying recording sheets, students reflect on their designs, identify key attributes, and strengthen their understanding of shapes. Perfect for STEM centers, small group work, or independent exploration, this resource combines geometry with problem-solving in a fun, interactive way. Shapes included – square, triangle, rhombus, rectangle, trapezoid, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, kite, trapezium and parallelogram. What’s Included - 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards (2 different types of cards): Each card features a specific shape (e.g., triangle, square, hexagon) for students to construct with tactile materials. 2D Shape STEM Slides: Suitable for classroom display on your electronic whiteboard (PowerPoint + Google Slides versions) Recording Sheets: Students document their creations, noting shape attributes like sides and vertices. Poster prompts: Two different larger format posters to prompt your students. Print Ready + Editable Versions: Choose from a ready to print PDF or choose your own language or fonts and edit in PowerPoint or Google Slides. Key Features - Hands-On STEM Learning: Encourages students to explore geometry through building and problem-solving. **Reinforces Shape Recognition: **Helps students internalize 2D shape properties by constructing and recording them. Develops Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating small parts like toothpicks and playdough enhances hand-eye coordination. Versatile Use: Perfect for STEM centers, math lessons, small group challenges, or early finisher activities. This 2D Shape STEM Challenge Pack helps students connect math concepts to real-world problem-solving, making geometry engaging and meaningful. Why You’ll Love It - Encourages Creativity and Collaboration: Students can work independently or in pairs to complete the challenges. Supports Multiple Learning Styles: Combines hands-on activities with visual and written components. **Teacher-Friendly: **Easy to prep and perfect for reuse—just print and go! Make geometry exciting with these 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards! File type – Ready to print PDF + editable PowerPoint and Google Slides versions IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

This fun STEM team building activity will get your glass thinking about forces as they build the strongest platform they can off the ground using only sticks and string. Once students have planned, built, tested, and evaluated their platforms they can have a fun competition to see which platform hold the heaviest weight. This activity is great if you are looking at forces in motion, engineering, or simply as a fun team building activity. It is easy to set up as you only need access to our resources, string, and sticks. Teaching Structure: Planning sheet – Students will discuss ideas and complete the planning sheet. Build the platform – Give students 20 – 30 minutes to build their platform. Test the platform – Give students 5 minutes to test their platform. Evaluation sheet – Students will fill in the evaluation sheet, thinking about what went well and what they could do to improve their designs. Give each team 5 minutes to improve their designs. Competition! See which tower can hold the most weight. You could use stones, weights, or anything else you can find. Resources needed: Resource pack Sticks (any size) String Scissors It is useful to go through some basic knots with your class before doing this activity. Please don’t forget to rate this resource to let us know what you think. Also be sure to visit my store Saving The Teachers and FOLLOW ME to see my new products and hear about upcoming sales!

Looking for a fun STEM challenge for your students? Easy prep and loads of fun!! Kids just love to make and throw paper planes! Did you know that National Paper Plane Day is celebrated each year on MAY 26TH?? A great way to get some sneaky fitness in as your kids run around retrieving their planes Relaxation- origami is a proven relaxation technique with hidden health benefits Bonding and healthy competition Design challenges- encourage your students to test their designs and search the internet for different plans and models. What improvements worked? Great to use as a research tool and introduction to the topic of flight. What is included in this resource? -This resource comes with a powerpoint presentation to share with your students with clickable links to take you to some fabulous YouTube demonstrations of varying levels of difficulty, to encourage and challenge your students -The worksheets use informal, metric and imperial measurement depending on which country you are in or which age group you are working with. -A versatile resource which can be used for both math and science lessons -View preview for complete information! What people are saying about this resource "My students loved using these resources to learn about scientific methods. I had students learn about the steps of the scientific method and make their hypotheses before creating and flying the airplanes. " “This was a great end of the year activity that I was able to easily adapt for use with my 7th grade students. They loved it!” “Turn their hobby into a learning opportunity!!” “Great resource, easy to implement and engaging!” This is for use by one teacher in one classroom. If you would like to share with your colleagues, PLEASE purchase a multiple license. Thank you :)

STEM Christmas Practicals and Challenges 16 Christmas related practicals and challenges that can be used in STEM clubs or science lessons. Or for fun science related Christmas themed lessons in the run up to Christmas. And a Christmas quiz- containing some science related Christmas questions among st others . Rudolph Races . Build The Gingerbread Man a new home . Snow Crystal Scene/Salt Christmas Trees .Crystallized stars and snowflakes . Help the elf get off the shelf . The elf on the shelf- sledging adventure . The Hot Chocolate Experiment . Gingerbread Man- River Rescue 1- Boat Building . Gingerbread Man- River Rescue 2- Bridge Building . Christmas Quiz . Maths Christmas Tree Star . Paper Chain Christmas Tree Challenge .Crayon Christmas Baubles . Party Popper Science . Gift Box Making .Soap Making for Christmas Presents Includes a list of equipment needed for each lesson, a method, and coloured Christmas themed instruction sheet that can be printed out and laminated for students to use or displayed on the board

A variety of Star Wars themed STEM activities I put together to use with my STEM Club to celebrate Star Wars Day- May the fourth be with you. Activities can be carried out over a number of weeks or can alternatively can be done as a carousel of activities. For each activity there is a lesson plan which lists the equipment you need for each activity, how to prep the activity and how to carry out the activity A coloured student instruction sheet which explains to students how to carry out the activity and the science behind it Any print outs I have produced to go with activities Activities includes are Building recycled droids Free Han Solo from the frozen carbonite Making galaxy jars Galaxy Oobleck Glow Stick Light Sabers Making Hovercrafts Making Star Wars Sound effects Straw Spaceships Use the Force Electrostatics Use the Force Magnetism Bubble wand Lightsabers

Challenge primary learners to explore bridge design, support, and strength with this Cardboard Bridge STEM Challenge. Learners build a bridge that spans a 6-inch gap, test how many coins it can hold, improve one part of the design, and test again comparing results. This practical KS1 STEM activity combines hands-on engineering, testing, and measurement. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM activity set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Built-in recording table with space for sketches, notes, and result comparisons • Clear, step-by-step directions for classroom use • ZIP file with printable PDF resources SKILLS DEVELOPED: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Testing and improving designs • Recording and comparing results • Structure and support STEM learning HOW IT WORKS: Learners use cardboard and tape to construct a bridge that spans a 6-inch gap between two books. They add coins one at a time to test how many coins the bridge can hold and record the result. Learners then modify one aspect of the bridge design, carry out a second test, and compare how many coins each bridge held. The recording structure provides space for planning, sketches, building notes, and strength measurements, helping learners clearly connect design decisions with bridge performance. The activity encourages learners to investigate how folding, layering, and reinforcement affect strength. The challenge naturally scales from simple building and testing to deeper investigation, comparison, and explanation of results. LEARNING CONCEPTS: • Structure and stability • Weight and load • Bridge design • Reinforcement and support • Comparing results Curriculum Links: Supports early science and design and technology learning related to structures, forces, support, testing, and simple engineering concepts. STEM VOCABULARY: bridge, support, strength, reinforce, load, weight, test, design DIFFERENTIATION: Suitable for KS1 learners, with natural extension opportunities for KS2 through deeper testing, comparison, and explanation of results. The activity scales naturally from simple hands-on exploration to more detailed investigation and reasoning. Supports EAL learners through simple language, visual structure, and hands-on tasks. PRINTING & PREP: • Print pages single-sided • Provide cardboard, tape, coins, a ruler, two books, and scissors • Use a stable testing surface • Set up a clear testing area • Use scissors carefully. Keep coins and small pieces away from young children. AGE RANGE: Designed for KS1 learners (ages 5–7), with flexible extension opportunities for KS2. Supports EAL learners with simple language and hands-on tasks. FILE DETAILS: ZIP file containing PDF resources. Instant digital download. No physical item supplied. TERMS OF USE: For personal and single-classroom use only. Not for resale, redistribution, or commercial use.

Students will design and create a windmill to see which team has the most efficient windmill. This is a fun an simple activity. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Teacher Guide 2. Prototype Worksheets 3. Results/Review Worksheet

STEM Building Bridges lesson - Great for Kindergarten & elementary. This pack contains: Teacher directions & guide Slideshow in PDF & Powerpoint - can also be used as task cards Two drawing extension sheets in PDF This slideshow contains various photos of bridges from around the world. Show these bridges to your students along with the examples, then let creativity take over. Great read aloud lesson - Thomas & The Big Big Bridge. Need basic materials to start.

In this stem challenge students will build a boat to move items from one side of the room to another. This is a really simple Stem challenge that is fun and exciting. What is in the packet: 1. STEM Challenge teacher lesson page 2. Prototype worksheet 3. Results/Reflection worksheet

Pencil shape question stems that can be used by children and by staff. Great for display in classrooms and as an activity for children to complete in order to reflect on their learning.

A fun and exciting experiment for KS3/4 students to practice investigation skills, looking at how glycerine affects how long bubbles last. Focusing on STEM Careers - looking why a company might employ you to conduct this investigation Included is a Ppt and an investigation sheet to help students learn how to plan and write out an investigation. (Best to be printed on A3 if going to print out). Ppt, Word & PDF version avaliable If you are happy with this resource, please leave a review. Thank you

Simple Oracy Sentence Stems poster to support pupil discussion and debate Perfect for Primary aged children

This powerpoint (and the others I have uploaded) is amazing for a STEM club or a standalone STEM lesson. We used to run a full STEM curriculum for KS3, so have a look at the bundles for sale - our pupils loved STEM lessons!

In this race against the clock students work as a team to build the highest tower possible out of dried spaghetti and marshmallows. The objective of this lesson is to explore structures and investigate what methods of building can make the tallest and strongest structure. By testing their prototype buildings, students will also have the opportunity to rebuild and alter their designs to improve them, giving an insight into the real-life processes of testing, redevelopment and prototyping that engineers and scientists use.

52 different STEM challenges and 5 activity sheets all in one document.

The Egg Drop STEM Challenge is a nice variation on the commonly used egg parachute challenge. Your class will work together in small teams, thinking about the best way to protect an egg from being dropped using natural materials. They will be encouraged to think about the properties of different materials, considering which one will work best. The whole activity is based around a story of an explorer who is trapped in the North Pole and needs food supplies, and of course, his favourite food is egg! Read the instructions to your class before putting them into groups of 2 or 3. Encourage them to hunt out different natural materials that they think will protect them egg from breaking. Once they have padded out the tubs, give them the egg and see if it works by dropping it from a good height! To save on money and waste, if an egg does not break, it can be re-used by the following team. Once the challenge is complete each student can fill in an evaluation sheet. Resources needed: Supply of natural materials in an outdoor space Activity sheets Small tubs (big 500ml or similar) Somewhere high to drop the eggs from (first floor or second floor) Please don’t forget to rate this resource to let us know what you think. Also, be sure to visit my store and FOLLOW ME to see my new products and hear about upcoming sales!