This activity makes use of the theme of World War 2 to explore how FM radio was used by the Allied forces during the war.

Learners will assemble a circuit that acts as an FM radio receiver and then test their circuit to see how well it works.

This is a challenging activity that involves assembling a...

This is one of a series of resources designed to allow learners to use the theme of the men’s football World Cup to develop their knowledge and skills in design and technology and engineering. This resource focuses on making and testing a moisture sensor that referees can use to check the playability of the pitch...

In this resource from the IET, pupils learn about materials, density and waterproofing, whilst creating their own Christmas snow globes from empty jam jars and biodegradable glitter. The resources provided include full lesson guidance and a...

In this activity learners will make a spider’s web decoration, using threads to make their own spiders web on a card backing.

This activity could be used as a main lesson activity to teach about threading and simple textiles hand-making skills. It could also be used as part of wider scheme of learning...

This is one of a set of resources developed to support the teaching of the primary national curriculum. They are designed to support the delivery of key topics within science and design and technology. This resource focusses on the assembly and testing of a steady hand game, to support understanding of how simple...

This is one of a series of resources from the IET designed around the theme of the future of flight with the purpose of developing pupils knowledge and skills in engineering and mathematics. This activity explores water-powered ‘hero’ rotary engines, which convert water pressure to rotary motion. Devices of this...

This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians.

Pupils will make and assemble an Egyptian bracelet out of a carboard tube considering how they will decorate it to incorporate the designs and features...

This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians.

Pupils will make and assemble an Egyptian necklace using card and rope, considering the designs and features commonly found in ancient Egyptian jewellery.

This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians.

Pupils will make and assemble an Egyptian necklace using painted pasta, pompoms and ribbon, considering the designs and features commonly found in ancient...

This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians. 

Pupils will make an Egyptian snake bracelet out of air drying clay and sequins.

In this resource from the IET pupils design, make and decorate their own advent calendar then evaluate their creations. The resources provided include full lesson guidance, a PowerPoint presentation, as well as a wordsearch to strengthen understanding of key vocabulary.

In this activity, students are asked to design an infra-red ‘tag’ game which incorporates emitter and detector circuits. The detector needs to be attachable to clothing and indicate when you have been ‘tagged’ by another player. The development of their ideas should...

This well structured resource from the IET provides a quick and efficient way of making crystals, themed around Christmas. Children can get their hands busy making their own ‘crystals’ whilst learning about solutions, saturation, evaporation and states of matter. The resource includes a crossword, providing a great...

This activity from the IET involves pupils making and decorating biscuits with the flags of the nations taking part in the World Cup. The activity combines science...

In this design challenge from the National STEM Learning Centre and Network, students build an electric racer powered by a super-capacitor. Students must construct the racer and choose which pulley ratio will enable it to cover the greatest distance.