Science Experiments Teaching Resources
Science experiments allow primary school students to practice science inquiry skills such as making predictions, collecting data and drawing conclusions. This teaching resources category contains a range of practical, hands-on investigations covering a range of science topics.
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Science Experiment – States of Matter
A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.
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Plant Growth Chart Worksheet
Record the growth and changes in a plant over time with one of our differentiated plant growth charts.
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Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment
Use this science experiment when learning about the different types and features of clouds and how they contribute to the water cycle.
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Thermochromic Slime – Hands-On Materials
Hands-on materials designed to help students make and experiment with thermochromic slime.
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Science Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?
A science experiment which explores the change of state from solid to liquid.
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R.E.R.U.N. - Writing a Scientific Conclusion Poster
An educational poster introducing the students to the R.E.R.U.N. method for writing a scientific conclusion.
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Science Experiment - Lights Line Up!
A science experiment which explores light.
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Science Experiment - Sound Research
A science experiment which explores how sound travels.
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Science Experiment – Sticky Friction
A science experiment which investigates the relationship between friction and the properties of various materials.
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Science Experiment - Speed Racer
A science investigation in which the students investigate how to use thrust force to increase the speed of a model car.
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Science Experiment - Cover to Conserve
A science experiment that investigates if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water.
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What is a Fair Test? - Middle Years PowerPoint
A 17 slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about how to make a fair test in Science.
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Balloon Rocket - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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What is a Fair Test? - Upper Years PowerPoint
A 20 slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about how to make a fair test in Science.
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Build It! Interactive STEM Engineering Activity
Bring engineering into the digital classroom with an interactive design project.
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Bean Growth Experiment
“Grow” your students’ knowledge of plant life cycles with a plant growth experiment.
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Does the Sun Transfer Heat? – Science Experiment
Discover how the sun transfers thermal energy and which objects absorb more heat with this science experiment for kids.
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Science Experiment - Will It Change?
A science investigation in which the students observe changes that occur to various objects over time.
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Science Experiment - Angles of Reflection
A science experiment that explores reflected light.
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Forms of Energy – Year 4 Science Experiments for Kids
Investigate mechanical, electrical, light, thermal and sound energy with this set of science activities for kids.
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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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Science Experiment - Feel the Heat
A science experiment which investigates which material is the best conductor of heat.
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Science Experiment - True Colours
A science experiment that explores the perception of colour.
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How Does the Environment Affect Plants? Science Experiment
Investigate the effects of the environment on plant life with a no-cut printable science experiment mini-book.
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Making a Mini Water Cycle - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating the water cycle.
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States of Matter Experiment Worksheet
An experiment mixing a solid with a liquid to create a gas.
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Scientific Investigation Process – Posters
A set of posters covering the scientific investigation process.
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Science Experiment - Keeping Out the Heat
A science experiment which investigates which material is the best insulator of heat.
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Science Experiment - Blubber Me!
A science experiment which explores the structural adaptation of blubber.
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Science Experiment Recording Sheet
A recording sheet to use when completing a Science experiment.
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Electricity Investigation - Worksheet
An investigation of whether electricity moves better through different wire gauges.
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Plant Journal Observation Worksheets
Observe and record information about plants with a printable plant journal worksheet.