List

Structures

This collection of STEM resources is based around structures.  Resources are listed in order of stage.

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Helicopters

7 to 16
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Design and test a paper helicopter. What is the best design?

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Make your own robot

7 to 14
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A simple robot to make, plus robots in everyday life to investigate.

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Flip your mat!

7 to 14
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What shape and size of drinks mat is best for flipping and catching?

Straw Scaffold
problem

Straw scaffold

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Build a scaffold out of drinking-straws to support a cup of water
Cool As Ice
problem

Cool as ice

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
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Design and construct a prototype intercooler which will satisfy agreed quality control constraints.

Stadium Sightline
problem

Stadium sightline

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?

Efficient packing
problem

Efficient packing

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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How efficiently can you pack together disks?