In this festive graphics project designed for primary aged kids, students will use nets to make parts from card and paper, which they will then assemble into a lantern shaped like a Christmas star. This is a free resource that encourages learners to have fun with maths. Free handouts and templates are available to download below. Oh ho ho, and please do share your creative highlights with us @IETeducation #SantaLovesSTEM

In this fun and festive graphics project designed for secondary school students, learners focus on the making of a lantern shaped like a Christmas star using folded card and paper. This activity allows the theme of Christmas to develop their knowledge and skills in Design and Technology and Engineering. A activity sheet, presentation and templates are available to download for free. And please do share your classroom learning highlights with us @IETeducation

Learn the science of snowflakes and why they always have 6 sides in this fun Christmas STEM activity Our free resource designed to allow learners to use the theme of the Christmas period to develop their knowledge and skills in Mathematics, Design and Technology and Science. This lesson focuses on the science behind snowflakes and polar charge. Oh ho ho, and please do share your snowflake highlights with us @IETeducation! #SantaLovesSTEM