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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States of Matter Science Lab Activity Pack
Discover the states and changes of matter with a printable pack of Science Lab Activities for Kids!
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Design the Perfect Dog Breed - Animal Traits Project
Investigate inherited traits that parents pass to their offspring with a Create-a-Puppy selective dog breeding project.
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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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Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)
Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Balloon Car Experiment – Speed Racer
Use this hands-on balloon car experiment when teaching your 5th grade students about thrust force and its effect on the speed of objects.
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Science Experiment - Angles of Reflection
A science experiment that explores reflected light.
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Group Work Role Cards for the Science Classroom
Assign roles for group work in the science classroom with this set of 6 desk cards.
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Science Experiment - Line Up the Light!
A science experiment which explores how light travels.
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Science Experiment Recording Sheet
A recording sheet to use when completing a Science experiment.
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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"I Wonder..." Wall - Bulletin Board - Inquiry Display
Promote scientific thinking in your classroom with an interactive, brainstorming "Wonder Wall" classroom display.
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Friction Experiment - Sticky Friction
Use this engaging friction experiment when teaching your students about sliding friction and the effect it has on the movement of objects.
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Exploring How Light Travels Experiment
Help your students uncover how light moves with this hands‑on How Light Travels experiment pack.
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Electrical Safety Quiz
Ensure students are aware of the hazards surrounding the use of electrical devices in the Science lab with an Electrical Safety Quiz.
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Patterns in Nature - Science Sorting Activity
Explore and observe patterns in nature with a printable Patterns In Nature Sorting Activity.
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Seeking Sound Waves Experiment
Immerse your students in the study of sound and how it travels with our Seeking Sound Waves Experiment.
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Observing Conduction Experiment - Thermal Energy
Teach students to make predictions about and observe thermal energy transfer through this conduction experiment.
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Light and Shadow Experiment Design Activity
Explore light and shadow while developing science inquiry skills with our Light and Shadow Experiment design activity pack.
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Bread Mold Experiment
Observe how the environment causes changes in mold growth with an engaging Bread Mold Experiment.
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Identify the Fair Test Worksheet Pack
Identify examples and non-examples of fair scientific tests with our Identify The Fair Test Worksheet Pack.
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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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Identifying Variables and Constants Worksheets
Identify components of science investigations with our Identifying Variables and Constants Worksheets.
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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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Making Scientific Statements Worksheets
Practice writing complete scientific predictions with a pair of printable ‘Making Scientific Statements’ worksheets.
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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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What Happens Next? Predicting Outcomes Activity Cards
Introduce your students to scientific thinking and predicting steps in a sequence with printable Predicting Outcomes Activity Cards.
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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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Make It A Fair Test Worksheets
Download a group of four Fair Test Worksheets to help your students identify and correct unfair scientific tests.
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Science Observation Table Templates
Plan, observe, and record scientific observations and data with printable Science Observation Templates for upper elementary and middle school students.
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