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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Matter Experiment – Will All Liquids Freeze?
Investigates whether all liquids will change states when heat is removed with an engaging Matter Experiment.
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Do You See What I See? Observation Activity Sheets
Observe, predict, and record changes in the natural world with our ‘Do You See What I See’ Observation Activity Sheets.
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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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Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards
Recognise the independent and dependent variables in testable questions with our Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet and Task Card Set.
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What Dissolves? Science Inquiry Activity (F-2)
Introduce science inquiry skills and investigate whether materials dissolve in water with a hands-on science experiment for early learners.
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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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Five Senses Colouring Worksheets
Help your students understand more about their senses with a pack of printable 5 Senses colouring worksheets.
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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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Changes I Can See Worksheet Pack (Differentiated)
Explore physical changes and scientific predictions with a set of Changes I Can See Worksheets for Years 1-3.
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How to Write a Hypothesis Worksheet
Teach your students to write a hypothesis with a printable writing guide and a hypothesis-writing practice worksheet.
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Identify the Fair Test Worksheet Pack
Identify examples and non-examples of fair scientific tests with our Identify The Fair Test Worksheet Pack.
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Build a Scientific Data Table Worksheets
Improve scientific data collection skills with printable Construct A Data Table Worksheets.
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Identifying Variables and Constants Worksheets
Identify components of science investigations with our Identifying Variables and Constants Worksheets.
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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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Experimental Design Worksheet - Scientific Method Cut and Paste
Sequence the steps in the scientific method with a pair of differentiated Experimental Design Worksheets.
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Environmental Impact Science Experiments
Use these simple science experiments to teach your students about environmental issues such as oil and water pollution, soil quality and climate change.
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5 Senses Flip Book Pack
Create a flipbook to help your early learners learn about the five senses.
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My Five Senses - Google Slides Game
Help your students learn about their five senses with an engaging Google Slides Game!
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My Amazing Invention - Planning Templates
Inspire your young scientists to create a unique, problem-solving invention with our differentiated invention-planning worksheets.
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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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Buoyancy Experiment – Sink or Swim
Use this practical float or sink science experiment when teaching your students about why some objects float in water while others sink.
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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.
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Inquiry Project - Template
A diverse template to help students craft inquiry questions to produce different types of projects.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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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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Changing Matter Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?
Explore how solids change into liquids with an exciting hands-on Matter science experiment.
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Science Lab Safety Rules – Printable Poster Pack
Remind your students of lab safety rules with a printable classroom poster set.
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Minibeast Scavenger Hunt- Outdoor Observation Activity
Investigate and observe insects and minibeasts with a printable Minibeast Scavenger Hunt Observation Activity.
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5 Senses School Scavenger Hunt Checklists
Use our 5 Senses Scavenger Hunt Worksheets to teach your students to observe their environment.
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Making Butter in a Jar – States of Matter Lab Activity
Have fun making butter in a jar in this exciting Changing States of Matter Lab Activity.
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Heat Insulators Experiment (Keeping Out the Heat)
Investigate heat insulators with your students using this engaging Heat Insulator experiment.
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