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.

1 lesson activity making Mobius strips. Used as part of British Science Week and also a Y6 transition lesson. Students love trying to make the heart shape at the end of the activity. Only scissiors, glue and paper strips needed so ideal for a last minute STEM activity.