Written by EURO 2024 is about to kick off, which seems like a good time to share some football-themed science experiments and sporty STEM Challenges
These ten hands-on football STEM activities will keep kids engaged and learning while exploring the science behind the game.
Bouncing balls
Find out why balls bounce with a simple science investigation using different sizes and shapes of balls.
Waterproof a football
Learn about waterproof and non-waterproof materials with a simple waterproof a football science activity. The idea is to cover a drawing of a football boot with different materials and sprinkle each with water to find out which is the most waterproof.
Design a dream football boot
Draw and design a football boot from the future, thinking about the materials to use, their properties, and the features and benefits of each design aspect.
Build a mini football-kicking machine
We built a mini football kicking machine using lolly sticks and a wooden skewer. The boot on the end of the moving middle stick can kick the table tennis football!
I turned this into an investigation by adding play dough to the shoe to find out if the extra mass made the football boot push the ball further.
Football goal STEM challenge
Make a football goal from a cardboard box and add a moving goalie! We attached a lolly stick to a cardboard figure and made a long cut in the back of the box so he could move.
Exercise and heart rate
Find out how exercise affects heart rate with a simple science investigation.
Build a mini football table
JDaniel4’s Mom has a great mini DIY football table. This would make a brilliant teambuilding STEM challenge, and a large-scale version would be incredible!
Last Updated on June 19, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
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