Our school will design and construct a large-scale, collaborative “STEM City” using upcycled cardboard and Makedo kits. Each class will create a component representing a different area of science, including forces (bridges and ramps), energy (renewable energy models), biology (habitats and ecosystems), and Earth science (weather systems and landscapes).

Students will engage in hands-on design, problem-solving and experimentation as they plan, build and refine their structures. Older students will mentor younger ones, supporting skill development and collaboration across year levels.

The project will culminate in a whole-school STEM open event during National Science Week, where students can show families and community members the installation and interact with student explanations of the science concepts behind each structure.

This project will foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, while demonstrating how science is connected to real-world design and sustainability through the use of recycled materials.