KS2 STEM Challenge Cards

STEM Challenge Cards - KS2

Challenge cards featuring fun, practical, design and make STEM projects. With step by step instructions, illustrations and explanations, children can build and test models in order to investigate how things work.

Each challenge takes approx. 4-6 hours and are ideal for STEM days, activity weeks or whole class projects.

Each activity card includes detailed STEM learning objectives linked directly to the curriculum, a list of required materials, step by step instructions and illustrations and a detailed explanation of the Science or Engineering principles behind the project. Time-saving notes for the teacher are included, which detail recommended group size, where materials can be sourced from, suggestions for risk assessments and the identification of any potential hazards. Most of the required equipment can be easily found in school. Ten challenges in total, ranging from designing a marble run or lolly stick bridge to creating a battery powered fan or torch.

Written by Caroline Alliston, a professional engineer and award-winning STEM educator, best known for her successful 'Technology for Fun' series of books. After 25 years working in industry, she decided to use her knowledge and skills to develop fun, exciting design and build projects to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers. Caroline also runs hugely popular workshops for children, teachers and STEM ambassadors.