Science inquiry

Christmas Science Experiments

Perform Christmas Science Experiments and teach your students about the scientific method with a set of two printable Christmas Science activities.

Changes in Matter Due to Heat - Worksheets

Identify examples of reversible and irreversible changes caused by heat with a pair of Changing States of Matter Worksheets.

Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)

Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.

Changing Matter Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?

Explore how solids change into liquids with an exciting hands-on Matter science experiment.

Air Resistance Force Investigation

Use this engaging air resistance force experiment when teaching your students about air friction and the effect it has on the effectiveness of a parachute.

What is a Fair Test? PowerPoint - Year 3 and Year 4

Teach your Year 3 and 4 students about fair tests with an engaging 'What is a Fair Test? Teaching Slide Presentation.

How to Make a Sundial - Template

Print this sundial template, and follow the instructions to make a sundial with your students when exploring concepts of time.

Science Experiment - Lights Line Up!

A science experiment which explores light.

The Seasons Around the World Posters and Worksheet

Teach about the Earth's rotation around the sun and the corresponding seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres with this 2-page worksheet.

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.

Heat Insulators Science Experiment (Keeping Out the Heat)

Investigate heat insulators with your students using this engaging science experiment.

Movement of Animals Sorting Activity

Classify animals based on their movement methods with a picture-sorting game.

Science Experiment - True Colours

A science experiment that explores the perception of colour.

Measuring Length with Dinosaur Footprints - Hands-on Maths Task

Engage your students in learning about informal measurement with a 'Dino-Mite' hands-on measurement activity in which they use dinosaur footprints to measure objects around the classroom.

Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry

A science experiment which explores the absorptive properties of materials.

Cup and String Phone - Science Sound Investigation

Build and test a cup and string phone to investigate the transmission of sound waves through different media.

Severe Weather STEM - Build a Storm Shelter Project

Design a storm shelter to protect against wind and rain with a hands-on Weather Stem Challenge.

What is a Fair Test? PowerPoint - Year 5 & Year 6

Teach your students about fair testing in science with an engaging 'What is a Fair Test? Teaching Slide Presentation.

Uses of Materials Sorting Activity

Explore the materials objects are made of with a fun sorting activity for students.

Things That Stretch, Bend and Twist – Sorting Activity

Introduce your students to physical changes in materials with a stretch, bend and twist material sorting activity.

Build It! Interactive STEM Engineering Activity

Bring engineering into the digital classroom with an interactive design project.

Friction Experiment – Sticky Friction

Use this engaging friction experiment when teaching your students about sliding friction and the effect it has on the movement of objects.

Science Experiment - Angles of Reflection

A science experiment that explores reflected light.

Science Experiment - Changing Shadows

Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.

Science Experiment - Line Up the Light!

A science experiment which explores how light travels.

Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards

Science Lab Report Template

Use a Science Lab Report Template to help your students organise their findings in any scientific method lab experiment.

Sink or Float? Worksheet (Cut and Paste)

Identify objects that sink and float with a printable Sink or Float Worksheet PDF.

Matter Experiment – Will All Liquids Freeze?

Investigates whether all liquids will change states when heat is removed with an engaging Matter Experiment.

Free 5 Senses Worksheet

Identify the body parts used to sense things with a free 5 Senses Cut and Paste Worksheet.

Arctic Animal Adaptations- Blubber Me! Experiment

Explore the structural adaptation of blubber with an Arctic Animal Adaptation experiment.

Force and Motion Experiment – Throwing, Dropping, Bouncing, Rolling

Use this hands-on force and motion experiment when teaching your students about how forces influence the movement of objects.