A complete 6–7 lesson STEM project for Year 6 where pupils research, design, test and evaluate their own football boot. Includes PowerPoint, teacher guide, printable worksheets, investigation templates and a full assessment rubric. Ideal for end‑of‑year STEM, transition projects or enrichment weeks.

Bring STEM to life with this engaging Year 6 Design a Football Boot Project — a fully planned, cross‑curricular unit combining Science, Design & Technology, PE, Computing and Maths.
Curriculum Links
✔ Year 6 Science – Working Scientifically, Materials, Forces, Electricity
✔ Design & Technology – Research, Design, Make, Evaluate
✔ PE – Performance, grip, stability, injury prevention
✔ Maths – Measurement, data handling, graphs, averages
✔ Computing – Optional technology integration (LEDs, sensors)

This pack gives you everything you need to run a complete 6–7 lesson sequence where pupils:

Investigate real‑world problems

Plan and carry out fair tests

Research existing sports technology

Design and build a prototype football boot

ÌÇÐÄVlogt, evaluate and improve their design

Present their findings using scientific evidence

Perfect for summer term, transition, STEM weeks or project‑based learning.
What’s Included
Teacher Resources
Full lesson‑by‑lesson outline (objectives, activities, outcomes)

Complete PowerPoint covering all 7 lessons

Key vocabulary, success criteria and curriculum links

Examples of investigations and design prompts

Pupil Worksheets (printable)
Investigation Question & Hypothesis Sheet

Research & Design Specification Sheet

Fair ÌÇÐÄVlogt Planning Template

Results Table & Graph Template

Prototype Design Sheet

Evaluation Sheet

Assessment Materials
Full Assessment Rubric covering:

Scientific enquiry

Fair testing

Data handling

Use of evidence

Design quality

Prototype construction

Evaluation

Presentation skills

Extension Tasks
Costing and materials analysis

Environmental impact

Performance calculations

Pitch‑to‑Nike/Adidas/Puma challenge
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Minimal preparation

Clear structure and pacing

High engagement (football theme!)

Strong scientific rigour

Real‑world application

Suitable for all abilities

Includes everything needed to run the project independently
Ideal For
Year 6 summer term

STEM weeks

Transition projects

Enrichment days

Cross‑curricular learning

End‑of‑year independent projects