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.

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

You’ve helped Santa make toys for good girls and boys all day. You were so tired after dinner that you’ve woken up to the grotto being locked- and you’re inside! Can you solve the puzzles to make your way through Santa’s Grotto and get yourself home before the big day? Rooms include: • The Reading Room (where Santa checks the naughty and nice lists). Matchsticks: Follow the instructions above each puzzle to complete them. To get the next key, pupils must give the three numbers on the right-hand side of the equals sign once you have solved the puzzles. • The Kitchen (where the reindeer treats are being prepared for a very long journey). Path puzzle: For this puzzle, pupils use all the grid of letters to create a continuous line from the start. There is one word missing from the grid. That’s the word needed to continue on. • The Light Room (where the Christmas tree lights are being tested for the festive season). Tree pyramids puzzle: Pupils Fill in the trees with the missing numbers. The number in each space is made from the sum of the two numbers below it. The key code for the next room is the sum of the top two numbers. • The Candy Room (where all the sweets are made!). Candy coding: The Candy canes have a binary coded message for pupils to solve. Begin at the bottom of the cane to find a 5-digit binary code then use the key to decode the word. Red=1, white=0. • The Workshop (where the science kits are being prepared for eager girls and boys). Pathways puzzle: To solve this puzzle, pupils mix the hydrochloric acid on the page with magnesium. Follow the pathways for both substances and record the symbols on the path. Decode using the cipher to find the answer to the question. • The Snow Room (because snow doesn’t just make itself!). Element words puzzle: Use the clue to find the word made from chemical element symbols. Rearrange the letters in the coloured boxes to make a Christmassy word. • The Front Door (how else did you expect to get out?). Block puzzle. Pupils Arrange the cut out shapes from their keys to fir the image below. They then Find the letters which correspond to the numbers on the image. This will spell A Christmassy word which will unlock the door and allow them to escape! This resource includes: • PowerPoint with questions and map of the Grotto, pupil instructions and teacher notes • 7 puzzle sheets, answers and keys Have fun and have a wonderful Christmas! Any issues or errors please let me know and I’ll rectify ASAP. I don’t own any images in this escape room.

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

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.

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 :)

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 week science week mini activities, mini experiments mini tasks. Home learning, school learning. Can be adapted. 18 activities and ideas, ready to print or send out. Egg drop, Egg in vinegar, DNA, nature survey, non newtonian fluid, bridge building, candy chromatography, Element factsheet, Foil boat, germinating seeds, Earth layers, invisible ink, pH indicator, red cabbage, Paper planes, Space solar system, Separating salt and sand, Xylem in celery. Mixture of practical and research tasks. Each page contains equipment, safety and instructions.

Dragon’s Den style class project- STEM project. Research inventors and inventions, take this invention, and modify it for the future- 20 years from now. Specification You must recreate this invention thinking about: Price Mechanics Production Materials Features Design

A collection of STEM themed practical based challenges that can be used in STEM/Science clubs or for fun science lessons. Each activity includes a lesson plan with equipment list and instructions and a colourful student sheet. Activities include Army men launchers Labyrinth Game Bungee Barbie/Bungee Action Man Foosball Table Challenge Jacks Golden Egg Delivery Service Marble Runs Newspaper Shoes

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!

Fun and exciting experiments for KS3/4 students to practice investigative and analytical skills, 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.

A 6-week pack of resources for a KS2 STEM Club or Friction lesson project, easily adaptable.

Bring the excitement of the Winter Olympics into your classroom with this engaging set of STEM activity worksheets, designed to help students explore real-world science and maths through sport. This resource includes five Winter Olympic sports, each carefully linked to key STEM concepts such as forces, motion, angles, data analysis, and human biology. Perfect for STEM lessons, enrichment activities, cover work, or Olympic-themed weeks. Each sport topic contains 3 differentiated tasks plus full model answers, making planning quick and easy. 1. Ice Friction & Speed Skating Investigates friction, surface texture, and speed Students compare motion on different ice conditions Links physics to athlete performance 2. Bobsled Aerodynamics & Drag Explores air resistance and streamlined design Students analyse how shape affects speed Includes engineering-style thinking and design features 3. Ski Jumping: Angles & Motion Focuses on launch angle, speed, and jump distance Encourages mathematical reasoning without complex formulas Ideal for teaching forces and projectile motion concepts 4. Biathlon: Heart Rate & Accuracy Connects biology and physics through real Olympic data Students examine how heart rate affects shooting accuracy Strong links to data interpretation and cause-and-effect reasoning 5. Curling: Friction & Motion Explores how sweeping changes friction Includes data analysis tasks similar to graph interpretation Encourages prediction, pattern spotting, and real-world decision making What’s Included 5 sport-based STEM worksheet sets 15 structured student tasks (3 per sport) Full model answers for every activity Clear data tables and real-world scenarios Print-friendly PDF format Perfect For Upper KS2 / Lower KS3 (Grades 5–7) STEM lessons and cross-curricular teaching Olympic or sports-themed units Extension, enrichment, or fast-finisher activities

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.

A bundle of Fairytale STEM related activities. Each activity should fill an hours lesson. These can be done over a course of weeks in a STEM club or as fun lessons in science. Exciting and creative tasks that get students thinking and engaged They include 1. Billy Goats Gruff River Rescue 2. Cinderella's Wind powered Coach 3. Jack's Golden egg delivery service 4. Build Robin Hood a new bow 5. Three Little Pigs Toothpick House 6. The Gingerbread Man- River Rescue 7. Rapunzel Rescue For each activity there is a lesson plan detailing how to set up, what you need and how to carry out the activity

Metacognition questions to get students 'thinking about thinking'. This collection of resources can be used with whole class, groups or individuals. PDFs for easy printing or PPT/word files for editing. This is a comprehensive set of resources allowing teachers to select a depth that is right for their children - a flexible resource that can be used with a variety of age ranges. Get them talking about their thinking and explaining their methods and approaches to others. The bundle includes posters, PDF slides, chatting sticks, key ring resources and a 'meta menu'. The variety of styles of resources allows teachers to customise and personal the resource for individual classes. It give teachers a wealth of resources that can be used to support pupils in developing their metacognitive skills. Teachers can select specific questions or let pupils work through a range of questions in pairs or groups. Print out, laminate and cut up. The resources are broken into three areas: • Planning and understanding learning tasks – questions that help children to identify the problem, choose strategies, organise their thoughts, and predict outcomes. • Monitor thought processes during a learning task– questions that help children consider if their approach is effective, are on the right track, are any corrective measures needed. • Check outcomes – questions to help children evaluate the outcomes/learning objectives against specific criteria, consider what went well and how learning could be improved, consider the approach they took to achieving their goal and if it was effective. Answering questions such as : How did I do it? What method/strategy worked? What did I learn? Did my plan work out? Can I learn from my mistakes? Can I do better next time? This is a highly flexible tool that can be used with pupils of many ages via the approach the teacher takes, the type of questions selected and the depth of student thinking. For younger students, teachers can use the resources for whole class discussion and for older students the menu cards serve as useful reminders. There are specific files aimed at younger pupils. Plenty of strategies to share across different year groups and teachers in your school. Although you may not have the same fonts, I have included the files as powerpoint and word files (and some Publisher files) for easy editing. Also included are the equivalent PDF files which ensures that the formatting is kept as designed for attractive printing and ease of use. I hope the variety of file formats means that you will be able to customise the resources to suit you class as easily as possible. Printables suitable for literacy, maths, all subject areas - cross curricula. Build up student thinking skills across the year. Over 30 files.

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.

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

1 lesson activity used in British Science Week with Year 7 and 8 science classes. Working together in teams, students build a bridge using straws, paper and tape; by adding a budget it encourages students to use their enterprise skills and consider which materials are most important. Monopoly money is used to allow students to control their budget and a “shop” is opened where they can purchase resources. Towards the end of the session, the shop is closed and students are then allowed to “sell” their resources to each other.