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    Home » Santa STEM Challenges

    Santa STEM Challenges

    December 2, 2020 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    These Santa STEM Challenges might be our favourite Christmas science activities so far. Poor Santa seems to be in a bit of pickle, can you help him out?

    Four of the challenges are now available as FREE STEM challenge cards too!

    Santa STEM Challenge cards

    Santa STEM Challenge 1 

    Santa STEM Challenge - find the North Star

    Before the days of radio and satellite navigation systems people used the stars to navigate. The North Star is a useful marker as it remains in one spot in the Northern Hemisphere. Can you find out how Santa could identify the North Star, maybe you could learn about constellations too?

    Graphic showing where the North Star is on the Little Dipper

    Challenge 2 – Lost Compass

    Make Santa a compass STEM challenge

    Did you know that the Earth acts like a giant bar magnet creating a magnetic field? Magnetised metals naturally align themselves with this magnetic field. You can ultilise this effect to make your very own compass. Kids Activities Blog has full instructions for making a compass and all you need is a cork, needle and magnet.

    Challenge 3 – Broken Toys

    Make glue to fix the toys, Santa STEM challenge

    Did you know you can make glue from milk? You’ll need an adult to help, but it works surprisingly well.

    Challenge 4 

    Catapult Santa STEM challenge

    Lollystick catapults are brilliant for firing objects through the air and very easy to make using craft sticks and elastic bands.

    If you think Santa might need more power than that, you could try a giant catapult!

    Catapult for Santa

    Challenge 5

    Build a shelf for the Elf Santa STEM challenge
    • How would you build a shelf?
    • What materials could you use?
    • How would you attach it to the wall?
    • Is the elf heavy?
    • How much weight can your shelf hold?

    Challenge 6 

    Build a tree Santa STEM Challenge
    • How tall can you make the tree?
    • Is it easier to build a tall tree if the base is wide?
    Tree made from green cardboard cups with an elf sat next to it

    Challenge 7

    Reindeer raft Santa STEM challenge
    • What materials could you use? Try cork, lollysticks, sponges etc.
    • How could you make the raft waterproof?
    • Is your raft strong enough to hold a small present without sinking?
    Raft for Santa

    Can you think of anymore STEM challenges for Santa?

    Festive Santa STEM challenges. Build a raft for the reindeer.  a shelf for an elf, a present catapult and lots more Christmassy science #ChristmasSTEM for kids

    More Christmas STEM Challenges for Kids

    I’ve got a fun collection of ELF STEM Challenges to try too!

    Elf STEM Challenges for kids

    Make a reindeer fly with a balloon like Team Cartwright.

    Royal Baloo also has an ingenious way of making a reindeer fly using the cartesian diver method.

    If you enjoyed these don’t forget to check out some of our other brilliant science experiments for kids.

    Last Updated on November 16, 2021 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    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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