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Easy Autumn STEM Challenges

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At Science Sparks, we love autumn with its crunchy leaves, beautiful colours, and crisp, fresh air! I’ve got a huge collection of autumn science experiments you might like, and I’ve pulled together these autumn STEM challenges to help get the most out of the changing seasons, too!

If you’re looking for more general science experiments, try my collection of FREE printable experiments. It’s an ever growing collection of science experiment instructions for kids and adults!

Autumn STEM Challenges for Kids

Jumping leaves – static electricity experiment

Learn about static electricity with jumping leaves!

How tall is a tree?

Find out a fun method of measuring how tall a tree is!

Image of a child bending over to find out how tall a tree is. When you can see the top of the tree you are as far away from the tree as it is high.

LEGO autumn tree model

Model the changing seasons with LEGO! We added LEGO hedgehogs and other fun additions to our models.

Autumn tree made with LEGO

Create an autumn treasure stick

Place a strip of double-sided tape on a stick and search for autumn treasures to attach to it on a walk. Seeds, colourful leaves and small twigs work brilliantly.

colourful leaves attached to a stick as part of a fun autumn treasure hunt activity.

Another idea is to cut out a crown or frame from cardboard and attach colourful leaves to decorate it.

cardboard frame with different natural items attached to it.

Create an autumn collage

Use your imagination to create a vibrant autumn collage.

Children creating beautiful autumn collages from natural materials

FREE PRINTABLE AUTUMN STEM CHALLENGES

Click on the image below to download your FREE printable autumn STEM challenges.

Autumn STEM Challenge cards to print and use.
AUTUMN STEM CHALLENGES

More autumn science for kids

Try some delicious apple experiments. Make apple cider, find out why apples rot and how to keep them fresh!

How about an autumn treasure hunt? Print the sheet and head to out to see what you can find!

FREE printable autumn treasure hunt. How many items can you find on an woodland walk

If your children love Halloween, I’ve got a deliciously spooky collection of Halloween science experiments, including pumpkin lava lamps, witchy potions and shadow puppets.

Child sat in front of a DIY witches laboratory as a fun Halloween science experiment

My Halloween STEM challenges are great fun, too!

If you have a little one at home, this pumpkin and tube activity from Happy Toddler Playtime looks brilliant.

I’ve also got some easy ideas for a spooky science filled Halloween party you’ll never forget.

scary pumpkin image with test tubes emitting fog.
Image of printable autumn STEM challenges for kids. Includes finding out how tall trees are, making leaves jump and more STEM for kids

Last Updated on October 4, 2024 by Emma Vanstone

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These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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