STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities are a wonderful way to bring real-world applications into the classroom, sparking interest and inventiveness in students of all ages, especially when you get into the primary school years. These hands-on projects promote critical thinking, independence, and team-building skills while also making learning engaging, collaborative and more meaningful. If you’ve been searching for engaging, easy, and cheap options for implementing STEM challenges in your upper-year classroom, you’re in the right place!

Easy STEM Projects for Years 5-7 – Challenge Cards

This download includes 20 STEM Projects for Upper Years Task Cards designed to spark scientific thinking in older, more independent learners. Each card provides basic instructions using materials easily found around the home or classroom (We’ve kept instructions at a basic level to help inspire scientific thinking). These task cards cater to various STEM concepts, from engineering challenges to science experiments, encouraging your students to explore and experiment in a fun, hands-on way. With engaging tasks like bridge building, solar cooking, and aeronautical engineering, your students will surely have a blast participating in these engaging STEM Projects.

Download and Print Your Upper-Years STEM Project Cards

This resource is available as a printable PDF or as an editable Google Slides resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button. Print, laminate, and get ready for some STEM-inspired fun!

This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

Even More STEM Challenges for Upper Primary School!

Looking for more? Check out these easy STEM activities for middle school students! They’re sure to make your classroom buzz!

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