STEAM in Saudi
Engineering
Balloon-Powered Car
A simple hands-on project where students build cars powered by balloon air pressure.
STEAM Projects
Hands-on projects for every skill level
16 guided builds that turn STEAM ideas into working prototypes — each one filmed so students can follow along. Filter by level or by discipline, then tap a thumbnail to watch.
Level
Discipline
Science + Engineering
Magnetic Maze
Kids create a maze game using magnets to guide a metal paper clip through paths under a cardboard board.
Engineering + Biology
Robotic Paper Hand
A fun and simple STEM project where kids create a robotic hand using paper, string, and straws to learn how tendons and muscles work.
Science + Engineering
Water Purification Kit
Designed by middle school students, this portable kit demonstrates simple filtration techniques using locally sourced materials.
Programming + Science
Temperature Indicator with micro:bit
Students use the built-in temperature sensor in the BBC micro:bit to write simple code and display temperature readings.
Engineering + Technology
Smart Recycling Bin
A student-led project that uses sensors and microcontrollers to detect and sort different materials.
Science + Technology
Smart Plant Monitor
Students create a soil moisture sensor that helps track and notify when plants need water.
Engineering + Programming
Obstacle Avoiding Robot Car
This DIY autonomous robot car uses Arduino and ultrasonic sensors to detect and avoid obstacles in its path.
Engineering + Physics
Egg Drop Challenge
Students design a protective device from everyday materials so a raw egg survives a fall, testing energy absorption and structural design.
Chemistry + Electricity
Lemon Battery
A simple battery built from lemons, zinc, and copper electrodes shows how chemical reactions can generate a real electrical current.
Arts + Electronics
Paper Circuits
Students fold copper tape into a simple circuit on paper to light an LED, blending illustration with hands-on basic electronics.
Environmental Science
Pizza Box Solar Oven
A pizza box becomes a working solar oven using foil and plastic wrap, exploring how reflected sunlight can trap and build up heat.
Programming
Intro to Scratch Coding
Students learn the fundamentals of block-based programming in Scratch by building a simple animated game from scratch.
Engineering + Math
Popsicle Stick Bridge
Students design and load-test a small bridge built from popsicle sticks and glue, applying geometry and load distribution to maximize strength.
Engineering + Environmental Science
DIY Wind Turbine
Students build a small model wind turbine with a generator to see renewable energy conversion happen in their own hands.
Robotics + Programming
Line Follower Robot with Arduino
An Arduino-based robot uses infrared sensors to autonomously follow a line, applying feedback control logic in a real physical build.