Easy Autumn STEM Challenges

At Science Sparks, we love autumn with its crunchy leaves, beautiful colours, and crisp, fresh air! I've compiled a huge collection of autumn science experiments that you might like, and I've also pulled together these autumn STEM challenges to help you make the most of the changing seasons.

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! Tissue paper leaves jump up to a balloon or PVC pipe that is charged with static electricity.

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 seasonal models.

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. These are great for encouraging children to get outdoors as the weather changes.

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 button below to download your FREE printable autumn STEM challenges.

Autumn STEM Challenge

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 out to see what you can find!

Autumn Treasure Hunt

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.