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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Spin or Slide Sort - Science of Movement Activity
Group objects based on how they move with an engaging Spin or Slide? Science of Movement Activity.
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Species Survival Prediction Task Cards
Explore how to save endangered species with this set of 16 species survival scenario cards.
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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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Make It Move! Slope Investigation Activity
Explore movement and make science predictions with our Make It Move! Slope Investigation Slideshow and recording sheet.
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Time-Lapse Observation Charts for Science Inquiry
Track scientific changes over time with a set of printable Time Lapse Observation Charts.
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Designing a Science Experiment Task Cards
Help your students plan their own scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Experiment Design Task Cards.
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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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Nature Walk Brochure Template
Have your students explore their natural surroundings with this nature walk brochure template.
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Lab Equipment Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing standard lab equipment.
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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.
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Think Like a Scientist - Science Inquiry Game
Encourage scientific thinking and teach your students how to identify scientific questions with an engaging science inquiry game.
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Scientific Prediction & Observation Templates
Introduce your early learners to scientific inquiry skills with a set of printable Scientific Observation templates.
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Do I Have a Shadow? Activity (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while practising science inquiry skills with an engaging Predict and Observe Shadow Experiment for early learners.
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Science Superhero Lab Safety Game
Explore how to use the senses safety in the science lab with an engaging Science Superhero Lab Safety Game.
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Moving Materials Science Experiment Pack
Explore materials and how they behave with an engaging Moving Materials Science experiment pack.
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Lab Equipment & Science Safety Worksheets (F-2)
Explore science lab equipment and safety rules with a printable pack of Science Safety Worksheets.
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Scientists and What They Do Worksheet Pack
Help your students learn what a scientist is and what scientists do with a set of printable science worksheets for early learners.
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Science Lab Safety Rules PowerPoint
Explore and teach science safety rules with an interactive Science Lab Safety Rules PowerPoint Presentation for early primary students.
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Staying Safe in the Science Lab Worksheets - Year 2
Explore lab safety, scientific tools, and a variety of other science lab standards with a set of printable Lab Safety Worksheets for Year 2
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Science Tools and Safety PowerPoint (F-2)
Explore science safety gear and science equipment with an interactive Science Tools PowerPoint Presentation for early learners.
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Science Lab Worksheets (3-4)
Promote science lab safety and teach students about science lab equipment with printable Science Lab Worksheets.
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Lab Safety Teaching Slides
Teach the important of science safety before conducting experiments with this 18-slide Lab Safety PowerPoint.
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Apple Mummification Experiment
Explore and observe physical changes to materials with an engaging Apple Mummification Experiment.
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Lab Safety Slip Ups - Making Predictions Task Cards (4-6)
Help your upper-years science students develop safe lab habits with this interactive set of printable Lab Safety Task Cards.
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Science Equipment Poster Pack
Explore a variety of science lab tools with a printable Science Lab Equipment Poster Pack.
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Working Scientifically - Skills for Science Inquiry Worksheet Pack
Improve your students' skills for science class with printable Scientific Inquiry Skills Worksheets.
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Observing Chemical Reactions Experiment for Kids
Investigates chemical changes and the law of conservation of mass with our Observing Chemical Reactions Experiments.
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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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'Is It An Investigable Question?’ Sorting Activity
Help students determine examples of investigable science questions with our ‘Is It An Investigable Question’ sorting activity.
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Scientific Method Classroom Display Pack
Use a Scientific Method Classroom Display pack to introduce your students to the steps in the scientific process.
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