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Diwali activities

Diwali is an incredible festival of lights. Use our fun, STEM themed activities to join in the celebrations and give the hands-on science and maths activities a Diwali focus.

Get your students learning about different cultures by getting them to make diyas, traditional lamps made from clay or mud that represent the triumph of light over dark, and good over evil. Students can also celebrate Diwali by making rangolis/kolams, a pattern that is used to welcome the Hindu Goddess of wealth into a house, known for bringing good luck. Use our free and editable resources to engage and inspire in the classroom.

And don’t forget to share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETEducation or via email at IETEducation@theiet.org. Your submissions will be shared in our online gallery!

Please note, these resources and experiments have been specifically designed to be carried out with adult supervision or direction as appropriate, and it is recommended that the instructions are followed in a safe manner. All resources and experiments are carried out at your own risk.

Making a diya

To be able to make and decorate a diya lamp for Diwali from clay.

Go to Making a diya

Design a rangoli/kolam

Use the theme of Diwali to develop knowledge and skills in design and technology, and art. This resource focusses on understanding the characteristics of, and making patterns using sand and other materials.

Go to Design a rangoli/kolam

Investigating lamp brightness

Investigating how lamp brightness changes with different voltages.

Go to Investigating lamp brightness

Using fruit batteries to produce electricity

Using lemons and limes to power an LED.

Go to Using fruit batteries to produce electricity

How Does the Light from a Torch Change with Distance?

Discover how light travels.

Go to How does the light from a torch change with distance?

If you have enjoyed these Diwali resources, why not try these ones too?

Bonfire resources

Our bonfire night resources bring STEM to life with a bang!

Go to Bonfire night activities

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