During lockdown the STEM team in Dumfries in Galloway put together a range of challenges from all curricular areas for home learning. We have been given permission to adapt or use these as we wish to deliver learning experiences for our children here in Falkirk.
Early Level
Science – Floating and Sinking
Technology – Plastics – melt with iron
Engineering – Teddy Trouble – build a chair for teddy
Numeracy and Maths – What shall I do? And when? Days of the week/months of the year.
Literacy – Talking and Listening with Rhyme
Health and Wellbeing – And Relax… Mindfulness
Social Studies – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Expressive Arts – Dance ‘Simon Says’
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Early Challenge Wk1 |
Science – In the Garden
Technology – Mini Den Building
Engineering – Racing Track (for toy cars)
Numeracy and Maths – Measurement – capacity container hunt
Literacy – Improving your Memory (games)
Health and Wellbeing – Obstacle Course
Social Studies – Blindfold Directions Game
Expressive Arts – Beautiful Blooms
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Early Challenge Wk2 |
Science – Brilliant Bodies
Technology – Building Shapes with Bubbles
Engineering – Exciting Electricity
Numeracy and Maths – What are the chances?
Literacy – Giving Instructions
Health and Wellbeing – Hey! Hey! Five a Day!
Social Studies – Good Citizens Poster
Expressive Arts – Fish Patterns
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Early Challenge Wk3 |
Science – Ice and Water
Technology – Cardboard Sculptures
Engineering – Wonderful Water
Numeracy and Maths – Shapes in a Bag
Literacy – Superheroes (create your own)
Health and Wellbeing – Sleep is Important
Social Studies – My Timeline
Expressive Arts – Clapping Rhythms
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Early Challenge Wk4 |
Science – Rocket Mouse
Technology – Princess and the Pea (layering materials)
Engineering – Famous Landmarks
Numeracy and Maths – Pattern
Literacy – The Dog and the Ducks (answering questions about a picture)
Health and Wellbeing – Eatwell Plate
Social Studies – Cloud Shapes
Expressive Arts – Paper Plate Animals
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Early Challenge Wk5 |
Science – Shadows
Technology – Make and Optical Illusion
Engineering – Super Sculptures
Numeracy and Maths –Balance Scales
Literacy – Day and Night Animals
Health and Wellbeing – Sensational Seasonal Foods
Social Studies – Bring the Outdoors Inside
Expressive Arts – Digital Rhythms
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Early Challenge Wk6 |
First Level
Science – Floating and Sinking
Technology – Plastics (melting)
Engineering – Flying High
Numeracy and Maths – Time On Our Hands
Literacy – Talking and Listening with Rhyme
Health and Wellbeing – And Relax… Mindfulness
Social Studies – Map Making
Expressive Arts – Dance Designing
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First Challenge Wk1 |
Science – Animals
Technology – Indoor Den Building
Engineering – Marvellous Marbles
Numeracy and Maths – Capacity Container Hunt
Literacy – Improving Your Memory
Health and Wellbeing – Obstacle Course
Social Studies – Exploring My Surroundings – School Playground Design
Expressive Arts – Beautiful Blooms
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First Challenge Wk2 |
Science – Brilliant Bodies
Technology – Floating Garden
Engineering – Wind Power
Numeracy and Maths – What are the Chances?
Literacy – Careful Instructions
Health and Wellbeing – Hey! Hey! Five a Day!
Social Studies – Read All About It
Expressive Arts – Handy Doodle Art |
First Challenge Wk3 |
Science – Ice Garden
Technology – Newspaper Challenge
Engineering – Wicked Water Slides
Numeracy and Maths – 4 Triangles Puzzle
Literacy – Superhero Cartoon
Health and Wellbeing – Sleep is Important
Social Studies – Personal Timeline
Expressive Arts – Action Song
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First Challenge Wk4 |
Science – Balloon Rocket
Technology – Leak Proof Bag
Engineering – European Landmarks
Numeracy and Maths – Repeating Pattern
Literacy – Word Cookies
Health and Wellbeing – Eat Well Plate
Social Studies – Measuring the Clouds
Expressive Arts – Complete the Animal
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First Challenge Wk5 |
Science – Shadows
Technology – The Unbreakable Egg
Engineering – Super Sculptures
Numeracy and Maths – Visual Logic Puzzles – Balancing Scales
Literacy – Drawing the Story
Health and Wellbeing – Food from Plants
Social Studies – Bring the Outdoors indoors
Expressive Arts – Chrome Music Lab – Piano Roll and Melody Maker
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First Challenge Wk6 |
Second Level
Science – Testing for Buoyancy
Technology – Plastics
Engineering – As Solid as a Rock?
Numeracy and Maths – Timetabling
Literacy – Talking and Listening Using Different Textures and Sizes
Health and Wellbeing – And Relax … Mindfulness
Social Studies – Create Your Own Country
Expressive Arts – Dance Designing
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Second Challenge Wk1 |
Science – Wildlife Photographer
Technology – Shelter Building
Engineering – Cool Contraptions
Numeracy and Maths – Capacity Challenge
Literacy – Improving Your Memory
Health and Wellbeing – Obstacle Course
Social Studies – Businesses In Our Local Communities
Expressive Arts – Beautiful Blooms
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Second Challenge Wk2 |
Science – Brilliant Bodies
Technology – Flooding
Engineering – Wind Power
Numeracy and Maths – Likelihood Landing
Literacy – Giving Clear Instructions
Health and Wellbeing – Hey! Hey! Five a Day!
Social Studies – Night at the Museum
Expressive Arts – Abstract Art |
Second Challenge Wk3 |
Science – The Water Cycle
Technology – Build a Table
Engineering – Wicked Water Slides
Numeracy and Maths – Shape Draw
Literacy – Cartoon Strips
Health and Wellbeing – Sleep is Important
Social Studies – Timelines
Expressive Arts – Cup Song Liza Jane
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Second Challenge Wk4 |
Science – Balloon Hovercraft
Technology – Cardboard Slingshot
Engineering – European Landmarks
Numeracy and Maths – Number Patterns – Square and Triangular Numbers
Literacy – Word Cookies
Health and Wellbeing – Eat Well Plate
Social Studies – Different Types of Clouds
Expressive Arts – Bird Line Drawings
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Second Challenge Wk5 |
Science – Shadows
Technology – Disappearing Coin Trick
Engineering – Super Sculptures
Numeracy and Maths – Visual Logic Puzzles – Balance Scales
Literacy – Drawing the Story
Health and Wellbeing – Where does our food come from?
Social Studies – Live Outdoors
Expressive Arts – Chrome Music Lab – Song Maker |
Second Challenge Wk6 |
Third Level
Science – Testing for Buoyancy
Technology – Plastics
Engineering – Paper Power
Numeracy and Maths – Journey Lengths – Distance=Speed x Time
Literacy – Words that sound like they should!
Health and Wellbeing – And Relax … Mindfulness
Social Studies – Food Finding Mission
Expressive Arts – Dance Designing
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Third Challenge Wk1 |
Science – All About Plants
Technology – Climate Smarter School
Engineering – Cool Contraptions
Numeracy and Maths – Capacity
Literacy – Improving Your Memory
Health and Wellbeing – Obstacle Course
Social Studies – Exploring Other Countries
Expressive Arts – Beautiful Blooms
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Third Challenge Wk2 |
Science – Brilliant Bodies
Technology – Ready Steady Cook
Engineering – Wind Power
Numeracy and Maths – Probability – Pick of the Pack
Literacy – Giving Clear Instructions
Health and Wellbeing – Hey, hey! Five a day!
Social Studies – Conduct an Interview
Expressive Arts – Zentangles |
Third Challenge Wk3 |
Science – Ice Sculptures
Technology – Smarten Up Your Life
Engineering – Wicked Water Slides!
Numeracy and Maths – Matchstick Puzzles
Literacy – Cartoon Strips
Health and Wellbeing – Sleep is important!
Social Studies – Timeline of Events
Expressive Arts – Rhythm Sticks
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Third Challenge Wk4 |
Science – Pinball machine
Technology – Air Pressure Coin Poppers
Engineering – European Landmarks
Numeracy and Maths – Patterns
Literacy – 50 Word Story
Health and Wellbeing – Eatwell Plate
Social Studies – Population Density
Expressive Arts – Bird Line Drawings
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Third Challenge Wk5 |
Science – Rainbows
Technology – How To Dissolve an Eggshell
Engineering – Super sculptures
Numeracy and Maths – Visual Logic Puzzles – Balance Scales
Literacy – Drawing the Text
Health and Wellbeing – Getting the right nutrients!
Social Studies – Connecting with animals
Expressive Arts – Chrome Music Lab – Song Maker
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Third Challenge Wk6 |