Science Inquiry Teaching Resources
Build science inquiry skills this school year with science experiments, lab safety resources and more must-have activities for Australian primary school teachers!
Aligned with the Australian science curriculum, this collection is stocked with everything you need to teach your students to ask questions, make hypotheses and analyse outcomes in their science classes (and beyond)! Explore STEM challenges, unlock printable posters and so much more — all created by teachers for your lesson plans.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Light and Shadow - Design an Experiment Worksheet
A worksheet that explores light and shadow and the principles of a fair test.
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Science Experiment - Shine Bright, Electric Light!
A science experiment that investigates how changes to electrical circuits affects their components.
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Freedom of Choice PowerPoint - Developing Scientific Lines of Questioning
A teaching presentation discussing the development of scientific lines of questioning.
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Science Experiment - True Colours
A science experiment that explores the perception of colour.
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See, Think, Wonder Template
A See, Think, Wonder Template is useful in encouraging students to make careful observations and interpretations.
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Science Experiment - Line Up the Light!
A science experiment which explores how light travels.
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How Things Move Worksheet Pack
Download our ‘How Things Move’ Worksheet Pack to boost science inquiry skills and encourage your students to explore force and motion.
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'Is It An Investigable Question?’ Sorting Activity
Help students determine examples of investigable science questions with our ‘Is It An Investigable Question’ sorting activity.
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Select a Science Tool Worksheets
Demonstrate knowledge of different science lab equipment and investigation tools while boosting science inquiry skills with a set of printable Select a Science Tool Worksheets.
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Make It Move! Slope Investigation Activity
Explore movement and make science predictions with our Make It Move! Slope Investigation Slideshow and recording sheet.
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Think Like a Scientist - Science Inquiry Game
Encourage scientific thinking and teach your students how to identify scientific questions with an engaging science inquiry game.
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Science Inquiry Discussion Prompts - The Natural World
Practise making observations and scientific predictions about the natural world with engaging Science Inquiry Discussion Prompts.
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Lab Equipment & Science Safety Worksheets (F-2)
Explore science lab equipment and safety rules with a printable pack of Science Safety Worksheets.
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Moving Materials Science Experiment Pack
Explore materials and how they behave with an engaging Moving Materials Science experiment pack.
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Roll or Slide Worksheets (F-1)
Explore motion and boost science inquiry skills with Roll and Slide Worksheets for Foundation and Year 1 students.
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Sink or Float Experiment Pack (F-1)
Explore properties of matter and boost science inquiry skills with a Sink or Float Science Experiment.
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Scientific Observation Graphic Organisers
Record and organise scientific data with printable Scientific Observation Graphic Organisers for kids
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Science Tools and Safety PowerPoint (F-2)
Explore science safety gear and science equipment with an interactive Science Tools PowerPoint Presentation for early learners.
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Observing Shadows Science Investigation (1-2)
Explore the world of light, shadow, and scientific inquiry with an engaging, outdoor Shadow Observation experiment.
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Ordering Steps in a Scientific Process Worksheet Pack
Help your Year 3 students strengthen their understanding of the science investigation process with an Ordering Steps in a Scientific Process Worksheet Pack.
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'What Will Happen?' Science Prediction Worksheet Pack
Practise making scientific predictions with your little learners using a set of printable Science Prediction Worksheets.
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Lab Safety Slip Ups - Making Predictions Task Cards (4-6)
Help your upper-years science students develop safe lab habits with this interactive set of printable Lab Safety Task Cards.
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Scientific Prediction & Observation Templates
Introduce your early learners to scientific inquiry skills with a set of printable Scientific Observation templates.
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Do I Have a Shadow? Activity (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while practising science inquiry skills with an engaging Predict and Observe Shadow Experiment for early learners.
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Predict and Observe Science Investigations Booklet (F-1)
Introduce your F-1 students to scientific investigation with a printable Predict and Observe Science Lab Activity Booklet.
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Sorting Senses Card Game
Help your little learners observe the world with their five senses with a printable 5 Senses Card Game.
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Shadow Walk Activity Pack (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while building science observation skills with a printable early years Shadow Walk Activity Pack.
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Balloon Rocket Experiment
Complete a hands-on Balloon Rocket experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Tornado in a Jar Experiment
Create a Tornado in a Jar with an interactive science experiment slide deck and Tornado in a Jar Experiment Worksheet.
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Scientific Method Digital Learning Activity
Help your students understand the steps in the scientific process with an engaging Scientific Method Digital Learning Notebook activity.
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Making an Ice Cream Spider – Matter Experiment
Have fun making ice cream spiders in this exciting Changing States of Matter Science Experiment for Kids.
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