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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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.
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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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Scientific Observation Graphic Organizers
Record and organize scientific data with printable Scientific Observation Graphic Organizers for kids.
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Observing Shadows Science Investigation (1-2)
Explore the world of light, shadow, and scientific inquiry with an engaging, outdoor Shadow Observation experiment.
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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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Ordering Steps in a Scientific Process Worksheet Pack
Help your 3rd-5th-grade students strengthen their understanding of the science investigation process with this set of cut-and-paste sequencing worksheets.
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'What Will Happen?' Science Prediction Worksheet Pack
Practice making scientific predictions with your little learners using a set of printable Science Prediction Worksheets.
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Scientific Prediction & Observation Templates (K-2)
Introduce your early learners to scientific inquiry skills with a set of printable Scientific Observation templates.
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What Dissolves? Science Inquiry Activity (K-1)
Introduce science inquiry skills and investigate whether materials dissolve in water with a hands-on science experiment for early learners.
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Shadow Walk Activity Pack (K-1)
Explore light and shadow while building science observation skills with a printable Shadow Walk Activity Pack.
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Root Beer Float – Solid, Liquid, Gas Science Lab
Explore solids, liquids and gases while making tasty treats with an exciting Root Beer Float Science Experiment.
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Observing Chemical Reactions Experiment for Kids
Investigates chemical changes and the law of conservation of mass with our Observing Chemical Reactions Experiments.
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Foldable Scientific Method Graphic Organizer Pack
Use a foldable Scientific Method Graphic Organizer to help your students organize their learning about the scientific process.
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Writing a Scientific Hypothesis - Lesson Slides
Teach your students how to write a scientific hypothesis with an interactive slide deck and hypothesis writing practice activity.
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Scientific Method Cloze Worksheet
Review scientific method vocabulary with a printable Scientific Method Cloze Worksheet.
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Making a Prediction in Science Worksheets (Differentiated)
Introduce your students to making predictions in science with a set of differentiated Scientific Prediction Worksheets.
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Starting a Scientific Investigation Worksheet
Help students begin the process of a scientific investigation with an introduction to the scientific method activity sheet.
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Science Experiment - Changing States of Matter
Investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed with a hands-on science experiment.
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The Five Senses Worksheets - Cut and Paste
Introduce your students to the five senses with a pack of printable 5 Senses Cut and Paste Worksheets.
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Animal Blubber Experiment - Polar Adaptations Activity
Explores the structural adaptation of blubber with an Arctic Animal Adaptation experiment..
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Innovate and Invent! Science Word Search
Build your students’ vocabulary around the topics of innovation and invention with a word search worksheet.
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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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Expert Observers - Scientists Reading Passage Pack
Boost reading skills and introduce your students to a world of expert observers with a set of printable Expert Observers Reading Comprehension Worksheets.
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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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