
Make Rudolph shaped cookies
Make butter cookies with your class for Christmas
In this fun Christmas STEM baking activity, students will make Rudolph cookies, with his famous red nose. Combing maths and science, this activity will teach students precision measuring, different imperial measurements, chemical changes and more.
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And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation #SantaLovesSTEM or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
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Make Rudolph shaped cookies activity description, teachers' notes and curriculum links.

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Make Rudolph shaped cookies
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