Science Inquiry Teaching Resources for Year 5

Fair Testing in Science - Differentiated Experimental Design Worksheets

Use a differentiated experimental design worksheet to introduce your students to the concept of fair testing in science.

The Scientific Method Poster - Upper Years

Teach your students the 7 steps in the scientific process with a printable scientific method poster.

Energy of the Sun Worksheet

Investigate and record the amount of energy from the sun with this science experiment for kids.

Science Experiment - Lights Line Up!

A science experiment which explores light.

Lab Safety Scenario Worksheets (3-5)

Think like scientists and improve Science Lab Safety Skills with printable lab safety scenario worksheets.

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.

Working Scientifically - Skills for Science Inquiry Worksheet Pack

Improve your students' skills for science class with printable Scientific Inquiry Skills Worksheets.

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.

Scientific Method Worksheet - Match the Definition

Use a Scientific Method Worksheet to review key science experiment vocabulary words.

Technology Word Wall Vocabulary

Create a technology related vocabulary word wall for your classroom or computer lab with a printable and editable set of 72 Technology vocab cards.

Lab Equipment Activity - Vocabulary Match

Use this lab equipment activity to identify different types of science tools by matching vocabulary terms, pictures and definitions.

Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser

Observe and record observations of the world around you with a printable Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser.

Science Experiment - Solid Wood vs Laminate

A science experiment which investigates the strengths of solid wood and laminate.

Science Experiment - Suck It Up!

A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.

Light and Shadow - Design an Experiment Worksheet

A worksheet that explores light and shadow and the principles of a fair test.

Freedom of Choice PowerPoint - Developing Scientific Lines of Questioning

A teaching presentation discussing the development of scientific lines of questioning.

Science Experiment - True Colours

A science experiment that explores the perception of colour.

'Is It An Investigable Question?’ Sorting Activity

Help students determine examples of investigable science questions with our ‘Is It An Investigable Question’ sorting activity.

Select a Science Tool Worksheets

Demonstrate knowledge of different science lab equipment and investigation tools while boosting science inquiry skills with a set of printable Select a Science Tool Worksheets.

Science Experiment - Changing Shadows

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

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.

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.

Scientific Method Digital Learning Activity

Help your students understand the steps in the scientific process with an engaging Scientific Method Digital Learning Notebook activity.

Making an Ice Cream Spider – Matter Experiment

Have fun making ice cream spiders in this exciting Changing States of Matter Science Experiment for Kids.

Scientific Method Classroom Display Pack

Use a Scientific Method Classroom Display pack to introduce your students to the steps in the scientific process.

Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards

Scientific Method Graphic Organiser Templates - Foldables

Use a foldable Scientific Method Graphic Organiser to help your students organise their learning about the scientific process.

Scientific Method Flipbook Template

Create a Scientific Method Flipbook to record scientific predictions, observations, and conclusions with a printable science flip book template.

Scientific Investigation Scenarios - Sorting Activity

Analyse scientific investigation scenarios to determine which stage in the scientific method is being described with a printable Scientific Method Sorting Activity.

Writing a Scientific Hypothesis PowerPoint

Teach your students how to write a scientific hypothesis with an interactive slide deck and hypothesis writing practice activity.

Scientific Method Cloze Worksheet

Review scientific method vocabulary with a printable Scientific Method Cloze Worksheet.

Making Predictions in Science - Worksheets (Differentiated)

Introduce your students to making predictions in science with a set of differentiated Scientific Prediction Worksheets.