Rubber Band STEM Challenge Carousel – KS2 & KS3 Problem Solving Activities

Bring STEM learning to life with this exciting Rubber Band STEM Challenge Carousel designed for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students. This engaging hands-on resource pack includes 8 interactive STEM stations that promote teamwork, creativity, engineering, and problem-solving through practical building and design challenges.

Perfect for:

STEM Week
STEM clubs
Maths and science enrichment
Carousel activities
Problem-solving lessons
Maker spaces
Team-building activities
Early finishers and extension tasks

Students work collaboratively to complete a variety of exciting rubber band engineering challenges, including catapults, rescue tools, geometry builds, chain reactions, energy investigations, and more. Each station encourages students to think critically, test ideas, improve designs, and apply real-world STEM skills in a fun and engaging way.

This classroom-ready pack is ideal for developing:

Critical thinking
Engineering and design skills
Creativity and innovation
Communication and teamwork
Measurement and maths skills
Resilience and perseverance

Easy to prepare and simple to run — just print and go! A fantastic resource for teachers looking to create engaging, practical STEM experiences that keep students motivated and actively learning.