Fun and Easy STEM Projects for Kids

Original DIY designs from truss bridges to rubber band race cars, helicopters and rockets.

 

Explore 30 cool projects or browse by category.

Rubber Band Helicopter

A DIY rubber band-powered helicopter science project for kids.

Powered by rubber bands, this helicopter is easy to build and can fly straight up over 20ft.

Suggested ages: 7+

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Propeller Powered Car

A DIY engineering car project that's powered by a propeller and rubber bands.

This rubber band-powered propeller car design is optimized for speed and distance.

Suggested ages: 9+

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Rubber Band Car

A DIY rubber band car engineering project made from craft sticks and large wheels.

A high-performing rubber band-powered car design. Big wheels provide traction and distance.

Suggested ages: 9+

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Triangle Truss Bridge

A DIY truss bridge science project made from craft sticks.

Stronger than a square-shaped bridge, this truss bridge design will hold extremely heavy loads.

Suggested ages: 9+

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Slingshot Car

A DIY small car project that launches using rubber band power.

Simple to build with a big payoff, the slingshot car zips across the floor surprisingly fast.

Suggested ages: 7+

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Easy Hydraulic Machine

A DIY easy and fun engineering project that uses a hydraulic system made from plastic syringes.

Build a simply hydraulic mechanism, then customize its function however you'd like.

Suggested ages: 9+

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