Primary Paper Towers STEM Challenge Bundle | 3 Height Test Activities for KS1 & KS2 Learners

Challenge KS1 and KS2 learners to explore structural engineering, stability, and height through three practical STEM tower activities. Learners build, test, improve, and compare tower designs using paper, index cards, and newspaper while investigating how different materials, supports, folds, and structures affect performance. This Engineering Design Process STEM bundle provides a consistent format that supports independence, problem-solving, and classroom STEM routines.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• 3 STEM activities
• Each activity includes a Cover Page, Instructions Page, and Activity Page
• Consistent layout across all activities
• Clear directions for classroom use
• ZIP file containing printable PDF resources

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
• Paper Tower STEM Challenge
• Index Card Tower STEM Challenge
• Newspaper Tower STEM Challenge

SKILLS AND CONCEPTS
• Engineering design process
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Planning, testing, and redesign
• Testing and comparing results
• Structure and stability
• Height measurement
• Cause-and-effect understanding
• Design and Technology learning
• Early engineering concepts

HOW IT WORKS
Learners complete three hands-on tower challenges using different paper-based materials. Across the bundle, learners build, test, improve, and compare tower designs while exploring how materials, supports, folds, and tower structures influence height and stability.

The repeated format provides familiarity across all activities while encouraging learners to record plans, sketches, test results, and design changes. This consistent structure supports classroom routines, independent learning, and meaningful comparison of engineering outcomes.

WHY THIS BUNDLE WORKS
The repeated structure makes implementation simple and low prep. Learners gain confidence as they move through the activities, while teachers benefit from a consistent format that works across STEM centres, Design and Technology lessons, enrichment activities, after-school clubs, and home learning.

The bundle reinforces Engineering Design Process thinking through repeated opportunities to build, test, improve, and compare designs.

PERFECT FOR
• STEM centres
• Classroom investigations
• Independent tasks
• Enrichment activities
• Home learning
• After-school clubs

FILE DETAILS
1 PDF file included.
Instant digital download.
No physical item supplied.

TERMS OF USE
For personal and single-classroom use only.
Not for resale, redistribution, or commercial use.