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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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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Mother's Day Magazine Article Project
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this creative Mother’s Day magazine project.
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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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A Map of Our School - Mapmaking Project
Develop map skills with a school map-making project.
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Operations with Fractions Maths Investigation — Renovate with a Rug!
A mathematics investigation about fractions, embedded in a real-world context.
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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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Data Maths Investigation – Line Up the Coins
A mathematics investigation about data, 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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Science Experiment – States of Matter
A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.
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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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Persuasive Speech Writing Task
Practise writing a persuasive text with this speech writing task.
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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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Mass Investigation - How Heavy Are the Objects in Your Classroom?
A mathematics investigation involving mass, embedded in a real-world context.
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Plant Growth in Soils – Science Experiment
Explore how plants grow in different types of soil with this science experiment perfect for primary school science lessons.
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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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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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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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First Fleet - Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the people impacted by the First Fleet.
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Bird Beak Lab Activity
Discover how birds’ beaks help them find food and survive in the wild with a hands-on Bird Beak Adaptation Lab.
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Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)
Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Space Rocket Design Task
An engaging design task to encourage creative thinking and design engineering.
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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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Length Investigation - The Longest Finger
A mathematics investigation involving length, embedded in a real-world context.
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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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Australia's First Peoples Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.
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Science Experiment - Changing Shadows
Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.
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Time Maths Investigation - The Sands of Time
A mathematics investigation about measuring time, embedded in a real-world context.
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Location Maths Investigation - Blackbeard's Bounty
A mathematics investigation about location, embedded in a real-world context.
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Heat Insulators Science Experiment (Keeping Out the Heat)
Investigate heat insulators with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Odd and Even Properties Investigation
Explore odd and even number properties with this fun chef inspired investigation project.
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A Map of a City - Mapmaking Project
Engage young learners in developing their map skills with a design-your-own map project.