Full‑Year STEM Challenge Curriculum: 24 Core Engineering Activities

A complete, classroom‑ready STEM curriculum for the entire school year. This 24‑activity collection provides a full sequence of engineering challenges that build skills in structures, forces, motion, simple machines, testing, and problem‑solving. Each activity follows the same clear, consistent format so planning is quick, preparation is simple, and pupils know exactly what to expect. Designed for Primary classrooms, STEM labs, enrichment groups, and home education settings.

Suitable for ages 5–11 (Primary). Aligned for KS1 learners, with natural extension options for KS2. Supports ESL learners with simple language and hands‑on tasks.

What Makes This a Full‑Year Curriculum
• Covers all major KS1 engineering concepts
• Supports consistent STEM routines across the entire school year
• Works for whole‑class, small‑group, STEM centres, or weekly STEM sessions
• Ideal for classrooms, makerspaces, enrichment, and home education
• Uses simple, common, affordable materials

What’s Included (24 Core Engineering Challenges)
• Build a Bridge
• Paper Tower
• Aluminium Foil Boat
• Ramp and Roll
• Paper Aeroplanes
• Straw Rocket
• Pulley Lift
• Lever Launcher
• Lolly Stick Catapult
• Balloon Rocket
• Parachute Drop
• Paper Spinner
• Marble Run
• Index Card Tower
• Spaghetti Tower
• Newspaper Bridge
• Paper Helicopter Design
• Egg Drop Device
• Push and Pull Force
• Car Push Distance
• Slide and Stop
• Ball Drop Speed
• Bounce Height Investigation
• Paper Glider Design

Together, these 24 challenges create a complete, year‑long engineering sequence that develops skills in structure, motion, forces, problem‑solving, and testing — all with the same consistent format teachers appreciate.

Perfect For
• Full‑year STEM curriculum
• Engineering units
• Weekly STEM sessions
• Makerspace rotations
• Early finishers
• Enrichment groups
• Home education

Why This Bundle Is Excellent Value
You receive a complete, cohesive engineering curriculum with 24 challenges that build on one another, follow the same structure, and cover every major KS1 engineering concept — all in one place.

TERMS OF USE:
For personal and single‑classroom use only. Not for resale, redistribution, or commercial use. This resource may not be shared with other teachers, uploaded to shared drives, or posted online. Thank you for respecting the work that goes into creating these materials.