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Home » Holiday Science » Christmas Science » Flying Santa STEM Challenge

Flying Santa STEM Challenge

Published: Nov 27, 2024 by Emma Vanstone · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Spread some holiday cheer with a flying Santa STEM challenge. This fun, hands-on science activity is perfect for home or school and uses just a few basic materials.

The Flying Santa STEM pack has a template, instructions, results table and an experiment write-up sheet!

I also have a collection of downloadable Santa STEM challenge cards you might like.

Flying Santa STEM Challenge

Flying Santa STEM Challenge

You’ll need

Straw

Paper

Tape

Scissors

Ruler or tape measure

Pencil/pens

Flying Santa Instructions


Cut out the rectangle shape, fold it in half and seal the top and long side opposite the fold with tape. This section needs to fit loosely over the straw.

Cut out the Santa image and stick it to the folder paper section.

Place Santa on the end of the straw and blow down the straw. Santa will fly into the air.

Flying Santa STEM

Measure how far Santa travels using the ruler. Repeat this 3 times, trying to use the same amount of force as you blow and point the straw at the same angle.

Flying Santa STEM Challenge instructions and template
Flying Santa STEM Challenge Pack

Why does Santa fly?

When you blow air down the straw, it travels to the end and pushes its way out, taking the Santa rocket with it as it moves. The harder you blow into the straw, the more energy the air has, and the further Santa will fly!

Flying Santa STEM Challenge

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Last Updated on November 28, 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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