Coding and computing
Parents do not need to know how to code. Asking a child to explain what their project does, and what went wrong along the way, is enough to keep the work purposeful.
A good routine is to agree a small goal before each session, such as adding a score counter to a game, and to look at the result together at the end. Short, regular sessions tend to work better than one long one at the weekend.
Free activities to download
Ready-to-run EduTrend Contents independent STEM learning workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each free download includes a step-by-step session plan, facilitator notes, three student worksheets and an assessment checklist. Full 20-week programmes are available in EduStore.
Rocky or Gassy?
Primary · Ages 7–10
Foundation · 45 min
Pupils ask why some planets are rocky and others are giant balls of gas, find out using a trusted space website or book, and practise explaining the answer.
Small Goal Coding
Primary · Ages 8–11
Developing · 50 min
Pupils practise the habit of setting a small coding goal, such as adding a score counter to a game, achieving it and explaining what went wrong along the way.
Citizen Scientists
Middle School · Ages 11–14
Intermediate · 60 min
Students classify images for a real research project on a citizen science platform such as Zooniverse and discover why many independent classifications improve accuracy.
Build Your Study Plan
Middle School · Ages 12–14
Intermediate · 60 min
Students learn two well-evidenced study techniques, retrieval practice and spaced practice, and build a two-week plan using free practice platforms.
Self-Directed STEM Project
High School · Ages 15–18
Advanced · 75 min
Students plan a six-week independent STEM project: a focused question, trusted resources, milestones, evidence of progress and a way to share results.
Liked the free activities? Go further with a 20-week programme.
Each free activity comes from a full EduTrend Contents programme: a Family Guide or Teacher's Guide with one-page session plans for 20 weeks, plus an Assessment Toolkit with rubrics, trackers and certificates. Choose the one for your child's age or your class below. Instant PDF download after checkout.
EDT-261 · 20 WEEKS · $29
STEM Learning Habits at Home
Family · Ages 6–11 with a grown-up
Question jars, small coding goals and space facts.
EDT-262 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Independent STEM Learners
Primary · Ages 7–11
Goals, trusted sources, Scratch and citizen science.
EDT-263 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Self-Directed STEM Lab
Middle school · Ages 11–14
Retrieval, spacing, coding portfolio and a mini project.
EDT-264 · 20 WEEKS · $45
Independent STEM Research Studio
High school · Ages 15–18
Study systems, open courses, research and a big project.
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Resources for Students (STEM)
Help students learn STEM on their own with five free printable activities, from question-first space research and small-goal coding to citizen science, study planning and self-directed projects. For longer learning, choose a 20-week programme for families, primary, middle or high school.
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