Science Inquiry Teaching Resources
Build science inquiry skills this school year with science experiments, lab safety resources and more must-have activities for elementary and middle school teachers!
Aligned with the NGSS curriculum, this collection is stocked with everything you need to teach your students to ask questions, make hypotheses and analyze 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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Water Cycle in a Bag – Investigation Activity
Create a water cycle in a bag, make observations, and answer discussion questions with this printable science activity.
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Forms of Energy – Science Experiments for Kids
Investigate mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound energy with this set of science activities for kids.
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Does the Sun Transfer Heat? – Science Experiment
Discover how the sun transfers thermal energy and which objects absorb more heat with this science experiment for kids.
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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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Scientific Measurement PowerPoint - Using Science Tools
Explore and use a variety of scientific measurement tools with an interactive Scientific Measurement 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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Analyzing Fair Tests Activity Sheets (5-6)
Download these Analyzing Fair Tests Activity Sheets to help your students practice identifying dependent and independent variables and making experimental predictions.
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Lab Safety Reflection Sheet (4-6)
Reflect on Lab Safety knowledge and behaviors with a printable Lab Safety Reflection Sheet.
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Making Scientific Statements Worksheets
Practice writing complete scientific predictions with a pair of printable ‘Making Scientific Statements’ worksheets.
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Insect Scavenger Hunt- Outdoor Observation Activity
Investigate and observe insects and minibeasts with a printable Minibeast Scavenger Hunt Observation Activity.
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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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Planning a Fair Test Graphic Organizers
Plan and implement fair scientific tests in the classroom with printable Planning a Fair Test Graphic Organizers.
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Exploring the Five Senses PowerPoint
Explore the five senses, how we use them, and more with an engaging 5 Senses PowerPoint Presentation.
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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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Asking Testable Questions Activity Cards
Boost science inquiry skills and teach students how to ask scientific questions with an engaging Asking Investigable Questions Activity Pack.
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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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Science Lab Worksheets (3-4)
Promote science lab safety and teach students about science lab equipment with printable Lab Safety and Science Equipment Worksheets.
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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 Grades 1-3.
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Science Question of the Day Discussion Prompts
Teach your students to ask questions, observe the world, and make scientific predictions with our Science Question of the Day Discussion Prompt Slide Deck.
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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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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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Think Like a Scientist - Science Inquiry Game
Encourage scientific thinking and teach your students how to identify scientific questions with an engaging interactive game.
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Science Inquiry Discussion Prompts - The Natural World
Practice making observations and scientific predictions about the natural world with engaging Science Inquiry Discussion Prompts.
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Lab Equipment & Science Safety Worksheets (K-2)
Explore science lab equipment and safety rules with a printable pack of Science Safety Worksheets.
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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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Roll or Slide Worksheets - Science Inquiry (K-1)
Explore motion and boost science inquiry skills with Roll or Slide Worksheets.
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Sink or Float Experiment Pack (K-1)
Explore properties of matter and boost science inquiry skills with a Sink or Float Science Experiment.
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I See, I Think, I Wonder - Science Inquiry PowerPoint
Teach students to ask scientific questions, make observations, and inspire discussions with this ‘I See, I Think, I Wonder’ Science Inquiry PowerPoint.
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Scientific Observation Graphic Organizers
Record and organize scientific data with printable Scientific Observation Graphic Organizers for kids.
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Science Tools and Safety PowerPoint (K-2)
Explore science safety gear and science equipment with an interactive Science Tools PowerPoint Presentation.
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What Would Happen? Science Prediction Activity Cards
Read, discuss, and write scientific predictions in the classroom with a set of printable Science Prediction Activity Cards for students in Grades 1-3.
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Bend, Twist, or Stretch? Changing Materials Inquiry Activity
Explore materials, observe physical changes, make predictions, and share scientific observations with a hands-on Properties of Materials Science Investigation.
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