List

2D and 3D

This collection of STEM resources is based on 2D and 3D.  Resources are listed in order of stage.

A blue witch's hat decorated with silver stars and moons.
problem

Witch's Hat

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
1 out of 3

What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?

Perspective Drawing
problem

Perspective Drawing

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
2 out of 3
Explore the properties of perspective drawing.
Oblique Projection
problem

Oblique Projection

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Explore the properties of oblique projection.
Isometric Drawing
problem

Isometric Drawing

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Explore the properties of isometric drawings.
Yellow drawstring bag.
problem

Gym Bag

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
2 out of 3

Can Jo make a gym bag for her trainers from the piece of fabric she has?

Straw Scaffold
problem

Straw Scaffold

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Build a scaffold out of drinking-straws to support a cup of water
Three ice cubes.
problem

Cool as Ice

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
1 out of 3

Design and construct a prototype intercooler which will satisfy agreed quality control constraints.

project

Make Your Own Pencil Case

11 to 14
1 out of 3

What shape would fit your pens and pencils best? How can you make it?

Efficient packing
problem

Efficient Packing

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
1 out of 3

How efficiently can you pack together disks?

Perfect Eclipse
problem

Perfect Eclipse

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
3 out of 3
Use trigonometry to determine whether solar eclipses on earth can be perfect.
Construct the solar system
problem

Construct the Solar System

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Make an accurate diagram of the solar system and explore the concept of a grand conjunction.
Fill Me Up Too
problem
Favourite

Fill Me Up Too

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
2 out of 3

In Fill Me Up we invited you to sketch graphs as vessels are filled with water. Can you work out the equations of the graphs?