List

Structures

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

A yellow helicopter flying over the mountains.
project

Helicopters

7 to 16
1 out of 3

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

project

Make Your Own Robot

7 to 14
1 out of 3

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

project

Flip Your Mat!

7 to 14
1 out of 3

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

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.

Efficient packing
problem

Efficient Packing

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
1 out of 3

How efficiently can you pack together disks?

Stadium Sightline
problem

Stadium Sightline

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3

How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?