This selection of resources from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides a range of creative, cross curricular and topical ways of delivering the STEM agenda through Christmas themed activities. Aimed at primary aged children, each resource has an accompanying plan, worksheet and all answers are provided to support delivery both in school and at home. 

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Make a playdough electrical circuit

In this activity from the IET, pupils learn about conductors and insulators of electricity, ionic and covalent bonds, as well as closed circuits, whilst creating their own playdough electrical circuits.  The resource also includes a wordsearch to reinforce vocabulary and support assessment of understanding.

How to make a Christmas star paper lantern

In this activity from the IET, pupils create a Christmas paper lantern in the shape of a star to hold an LED battery. Pupils can either use the net/template provided or develop their ...

Make salt dough decorations

In this resource from the IET, pupils learn about chemical reactions and osmosis, whilst designing, making and decorating salt dough Christmas decorations. The resource includes full lesson guidance and a maze puzzle as an extension activity.

Frozen bubbles

Using Christmas as an opportunity to get practical, this STEM activity from the IET enables pupils to explore different states of matter and moving molecules whilst trying to create frozen bubbles. The resource includes full lesson guidance...

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