teaching resource

Scientific Investigation Skills Worksheet

Updated: 17 Nov 2024

Help students begin the process of a scientific investigation with an introduction to the scientific method activity sheet.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 6

Curriculum

ACSHE021

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
ACSIS024

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
ACSIS025

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
ACSIS027

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
ACSIS213

Compare observations with those of others
ACSIS029

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
ACSHE034

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
ACSIS037

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
ACSIS038

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
ACSIS040

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
ACSIS041

Compare observations with those of others
ACSIS042

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
ACSHE050

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS053

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS060

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSHE061

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS064

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS071

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSHE081

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS093

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
ACSHE098

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSIS232

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS110

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts

teaching resource

Scientific Investigation Skills Worksheet

Updated: 17 Nov 2024

Help students begin the process of a scientific investigation with an introduction to the scientific method activity sheet.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 6

Help students begin the process of a scientific investigation with an introduction to the scientific method activity sheet.

Boost Scientific Inquiry Skills with Printable Scientific Method Sheets

Set the stage for meaningful scientific discovery with this handy science inquiry skills worksheet! Designed to guide students as they begin their journey into science exploration, this resource helps them acquire foundational skills for observing, questioning, and analysing the world around them.

This printable worksheet supports students at the beginning of any scientific investigation, encouraging them to:

Look at the world: Sharpen their observation skills by noticing details and patterns in their surroundings.
Interpret and infer: Use critical thinking to make sense of what they observe and form initial ideas.
Ask meaningful questions: Develop curiosity-driven questions to guide their investigations.

This worksheet breaks down these essential steps, helping students build the confidence to approach any classroom investigation or science inquiry with excitement and focus.

Perfect for Introducing Scientific Investigation Skills

This resource is ideal for:

Introducing the scientific method in any science unit.
Enhancing classroom experiments with structured student reflection.
Supporting independent science projects and STEM challenges.

Download and Print Your Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Worksheet!

Download this scientific inquiry skills worksheet today and watch your students’ innate curiosity change into meaningful scientific inquiry!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the file format you prefer.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

ACSHE021

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
ACSIS024

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
ACSIS025

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
ACSIS027

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
ACSIS213

Compare observations with those of others
ACSIS029

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
ACSHE034

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
ACSIS037

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
ACSIS038

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
ACSIS040

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
ACSIS041

Compare observations with those of others
ACSIS042

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
ACSHE050

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS053

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS060

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSHE061

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS064

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS071

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSHE081

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS093

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
ACSHE098

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSIS232

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS110

Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts

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