teaching resource

Designing a Science Experiment Task Cards

Updated: 02 Dec 2024

Help your students plan their own scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Experiment Design Task Cards.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 10 Pages
Years: 5 - 7

Curriculum

ACSIS064

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS065

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS069

Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not
ACSIS071

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS086

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS232

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS103

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks

AC9S4I01

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S4I02

Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S4I06

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
AC9S5I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S5I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct i
AC9S6I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S6I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct in

teaching resource

Designing a Science Experiment Task Cards

Updated: 02 Dec 2024

Help your students plan their own scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Experiment Design Task Cards.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 10 Pages
Years: 5 - 7

Help your students plan their own scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Experiment Design Task Cards.

Introduce Experimental Design with Scientific Method Experiment Planning Task Cards

Introduce your upper-year students to the essentials of scientific experiment design with this engaging set of Scientific Method Experiment Planning Task Cards. This resource provides an excellent way for students to practice planning experiments and understand the scientific method in its entirety.

This download features scientific hypothesis ask cards featuring a variety of engaging, relatable, and testable scientific questions, students will design their own experiments using the included graphic organiser, helping them build critical thinking and experimental design skills.

24 Science Experiment Hypothesis Examples to Design Experiments For

This set includes the tools you need to introduce your students to the scientific method experiment design process by providing them with a variety of testable hypotheses to research and analyse. This download includes:

24 Task Cards: Each card presents a testable scientific question, challenging students to think through the experimental design process.
Graphic Organiser: A structured tool to guide students as they plan their experiments.

Using the included graphic organiser, students will read each testable hypothesis example and complete the following tasks:

Write a Hypothesis using the ‘If, Then’ format
Design an experiment and share how to test the hypothesis
Identify the independent variable
Identify the dependent variable
Identify the control group

Perfect for Sharing As Science Fair Project Examples and More!

This resource is perfect for teaching advanced scientific skills to upper-primary students. It provides students with the structure and background they need to plan their own scientific experiments in preparation for science fair projects or in-class activities. These task cards provide the students with strong examples of testable Science Experiment Hypotheses that they can use as inspiration for their own science fair projects.

To get your copy of this resource, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose between the Printable PDF file and the Editable Google Slides resource. If you’d like to modify any of the questions to match your curriculum or preference, we recommend downloading the Google Slides version and making any changes before printing.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Scientific Method Practise Activities and Worksheets

Don’t stop there! Make sure you check out these awesome scientific method practise activities before you go! You’re sure to find something to engage your students and grow their scientific skills.

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Curriculum

ACSIS064

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS065

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS069

Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not
ACSIS071

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS086

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS232

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS103

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks

AC9S4I01

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S4I02

Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S4I06

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
AC9S5I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S5I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct i
AC9S6I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S6I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct in

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