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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lab Safety Slip Ups - Making Predictions Task Cards
Help your upper-level science students develop safe lab habits with this interactive set of printable Lab Safety Task Cards.
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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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Predict and Observe Science Investigations Booklet (K-1)
Introduce your K-1 students to scientific investigation with a printable Predict and Observe Science Lab Activity Booklet.
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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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Choose Your Senses Game - Interactive
Teach your students about the five senses and how they can be used to observe the world around them with an interactive 5 Senses Game.
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Balloon Rocket Experiment
Complete a hands-on Balloon Rocket experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Observing Photosynthesis Experiment (K-2)
Investigate how oxygen is made with a hands on photosynthesis experiment.
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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?
Teach your students how to make scientific predictions and observations with an engaging hands-on science experiment..
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Fossils Science Project Pack
Use a printable fossils science project pack to give your students choices on how to show their knowledge of the types of fossils and how they are created.
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Scientific Method Digital Learning Activity
Help your students understand the steps in the scientific process with an engaging Scientific Method Digital Learning Notebook activity.
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Using the Scientific Method Practice Task Cards
Help your students design scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Practice Task Cards.
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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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Making Butter in a Jar – States of Matter Lab Activity
Have fun making butter in a jar in this exciting Changing States of Matter Lab Activity.
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Scientific Method Bulletin Board Set
Use a Scientific Method Bulletin Board set to introduce your students to the steps in the scientific process.
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Independent vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards
Practice identifying independent and dependent variables with a printable worksheet and task cards.
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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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Scientific Method Flip Book Template
Create a Scientific Method Flip Book to record scientific predictions, observations, and conclusions with a printable science flip book template.
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Making Scientific Observations Worksheets
Use this set of two worksheets to help your students record their own observations during science experiments and projects.
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Scientific Investigation Scenarios - Sorting Activity
Analyze scientific investigation scenarios to determine which stage in the scientific method is being described with a printable Scientific Method Sorting Activity.
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