Resources by STEM Learning

How bras inspired the spacesuit

Dallas Campbell talks about how bras require engineering design to enable them to be both comfortable and supportive. He explains how a bra manufacturer was involved in the first designs of space suits for NASA.

How do they make movies 11-14

Have you ever wondered how to create movie magic, such as hideous monsters or incredible costumes? The secret to creating an amazing movie is just a few STEM Club lessons away. This programme investigates how you can use design and technology to master movie tricks, from creating your own prosthetic mask to...

How to advertise an activity (guide for community and non-school groups)

Activities are posts made by educators to share a volunteering opportunity and request support from STEM Ambassadors. This guide explains the process of advertising an activity for your community or non-school group.

How to advertise an activity (guide for teachers)

Activities are posts made by educators to share a volunteering opportunity and request support from STEM Ambassadors. This guide explains the process of advertising an activity for your school.

How to browse offers (guide for community and non-school groups)

Offers are posts made by STEM Ambassadors detailing how they can support your setting. This guide explains the process of utilising offers to request support from STEM Ambassadors for your community or non-school group.

How to browse offers (guide for teachers)

Offers are posts made by STEM Ambassadors detailing how they can support your setting. This guide explains the process of utilising offers to request support from STEM Ambassadors for your school. 

How to create an activity from an offer

Offers are posts made by STEM Ambassadors detailing how they can support your setting. This process explains the next steps after you have found an offer you are interested in.

How to create the ultimate paper aeroplane

Dallas Campbell describes a way of making a paper aeroplane that will be a good long distance flyer. You can follow the video and also use the instructions included with this resource. 

How to make your own hovercraft

This resource shows how you can successfully lift a person off the ground using two cordless leaf blowers, problem-solving skills and some STEM knowledge: the same knowledge and skills that are used to design hovercraft.

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Human kite

Taking inspiration from the Born to Engineer video from Angelo Grubisic, an aeronautical engineer who combines his love for engineering with a passion for extreme sports., this resource supports students to increase their understanding of flight and how engineers use nature to inspire their ideas. Students will...