STEM Kits

Create a water leak detection system using conductivity sensors and alarm circuits. Build safety devices that protect against water damage. Covers environmental monitoring.

Test how different surfaces affect car motion down ramps. Compare smooth vs rough surfaces and measure speed differences. Covers friction and motion.

Build pulley systems and test how multiple pulleys reduce the force needed to lift weights. Compare single vs compound pulley advantages. Covers mechanical advantage.

Build a catapult and test how launch angle affects projectile range. Collect data on optimal angles for maximum distance. Covers projectile motion and physics.

Design and build paper airplanes and gliders to test flight performance. Experiment with wing shapes, weights, and launch angles. Covers aerodynamics and flight principles.

Experiment with floating and sinking using clay boats and various objects. Test how shape affects buoyancy and carrying capacity. Covers density and buoyancy principles.

Investigate bicycle mechanics including wheel motion, braking systems, and mass effects on performance. Test friction, momentum, and stopping distances. Covers transportation physics.

Build a motorized lift with safety limit switches to prevent over-travel. Design automatic elevator controls with up/down limits. Covers automation and safety systems.

Build gear trains and lever systems to understand mechanical advantage. Test how gear ratios and lever arms multiply force and change speed. Covers simple machines.

Create sound with vibrating bands or buzzers. Experiment with length/tension and timing. Covers waves, frequency, and signal timing.

Design and build bridges using limited materials, then test their strength-to-weight ratio. Optimize for maximum load capacity with minimum materials. Covers structural engineering.

Investigate light with shadows, sundials, mirrors, and lenses. Relate shadow length to time and explore reflection/refraction. Covers basic optics and Sun–Earth geometry.