Inquiry Based Learning Activities for Teachers
These projects are open-ended investigations and tasks which encourage the students to think critically and logically to complete tasks. Projects encourage independence and self-management.
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Chance and Data Maths Investigation - Roll Me a Six!
A mathematics investigation involving chance and data, embedded in a real-world context.
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Duration of Time and Converting Units of Time Project
Build duration of time skills with this engaging Year 4 maths project.
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Decimals and Percentages Maths Investigation – Plan a Party!
Get your students connecting their maths knowledge to the real world with this decimals and percentages party planning project.
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Perimeter Maths Investigation – Design a Garden
Get students to design a garden with this student-centred perimeter project for middle primary students.
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Unit Fraction Donut Investigation
Explore unit fractions in this fun donut-themed maths investigation for your students.
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Persuade Your Parents – Persuasive Writing Project
Download this ‘Persuade Your Parents’ persuasive writing project to guide your students through the process of convincing a parent or carer to change a household rule.
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Probability Experiments — Mystery Bucket Challenge
Conduct probability experiments like our ‘Mystery Bucket Challenge’ to give your students hands-on experience with concepts of chance.
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Financial Mathematics Maths Investigation – Let's Play Mini Golf!
A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.
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Angles Maths Investigation – Design a Room
Turn your students into interior designers with this inquiry-based maths project based on drawing and measuring angles.
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Persuasive Speech Writing Task
Use this writing project to guide your students through the process of researching and constructing a persuasive speech about a significant global issue
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Data Collection Project
Complete this data collection project with your students to give them practise developing a statistical question, collecting data and displaying the results.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Maths Investigation — Renovate with a Rug!
Immerse your students in all things fractions with this maths project based around a real-world scenario.
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3D Objects Maths Investigation - Which Net Fits Best?
Relate knowledge of 3D nets to the real world with this student-led mathematics project.
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Paper Airplane Challenge - Measuring Distance Maths Activity
Practise measuring distance and have fun hosting a paper plane competition using a printable math investigation workbook.
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3D Objects Maths Investigation - Make Me a Radical Robot!
Relate knowledge of 3D shapes to the real world with this student-led mathematics project.
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The Solar System in Our Space — Mathematics Investigation
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
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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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Volume and Capacity Activity — 'Splash World' Maths Investigation
Use this volume and capacity activity to expose your students to real-world volume applications by letting them design 'Splash World' — their very own waterpark!
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Data Maths Investigation - Which Reward?
A mathematics investigation involving data collection and representation, embedded in a real-world context.
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Capacity Maths Investigation - Bath Time at the Farm!
A mathematics investigation involving capacity, embedded in a real-world context.
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Ye Olde Geometry Town Project
Build a charming medieval village in our Ye Olde Geometry Town project, designed to give your students engaging hands-on practice with multiple geometry standards.
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Time Maths Investigation - The Sands of Time
Engage in a mathematics investigation about measuring time, embedded in a real-world context.
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My Dream Home Project
Introduce our 'My Dream Home Project’ to your students to help them increase spatial skills while designing the house of their dreams!
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Coin Toss Probability Worksheet
Engage your students with this coin toss probability worksheet that guides them through a hands-on probability activity.
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Design a Planet Project
Explore the different planets during this design your own planet project for kids.
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Mass Investigation - How Heavy Are the Objects in Your Classroom?
Explore the mass of objects in the classroom with this mass mathematics investigation embedded in a real-world context.
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Financial Planning Maths Investigation - My Day at Leisure Land!
A mathematics investigation involving financial planning, embedded in a real-world context.
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Write a Persuasive Letter Project
Help your students write a persuasive letter to their school principal with this engaging project that builds essential writing skills while making learning meaningful.
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Animal Habitat Diorama Project
Plan an Animal Habitat Diorama Project for your students with our animal habitat / biome diorama project pack.
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Animals That Adapt - Research Project & Report
Strengthen your students' understanding of conducting research with an Animal Adaptations research project.
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Location Maths Investigation - Blackbeard's Bounty
Discover a pirate-themed maths investigation that helps students master location skills by creating maps, writing directions and finding treasure.
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Simple Machines - Design a Roller Coaster STEM Challenge
Implement a Roller Coaster Stem Challenge to help your students demonstrate knowledge of simple machines.