STEM Clubs

Each of these resources provides enough material for up to half a term for a STEM club. Most are aimed at students aged 10 to 14, and they are intended to provide a mix of ideas accessible to all students who choose to attend, while not forgetting those who need an extra challenge.

These resources are fun for students, but also help them to integrate what they learn in maths, science and technology lessons.

Students could also use these resources for a CREST award from the British Science Association.

A yellow helicopter flying over the mountains.

problem

Helicopters

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

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

problem

Terrariums

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Build a mini eco-system, and collect and interpret data on how well the plants grow under different conditions.

problem

Investigating Epidemics

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

Simple models which help us to investigate how epidemics grow and die out.

The moon during the day, against a pale blue sky.

problem

Observing the Sun and the Moon

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

How does the time of dawn and dusk vary? What about the Moon, how does that change from night to night? Is the Sun always the same? Gather data to help you explore these questions.

Three blank drinks coasters on a wooden table.

problem

Flip Your Mat!

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

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

A red warning triangle road sign with an exclamation mark.

problem

Troublesome Triangles

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.