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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Mother's Day Magazine Article Project
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this creative Mother’s Day magazine project.
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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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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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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Maths Investigation — Renovate with a Rug!
Immerse your students in all things fractions with this maths project based around a real-world scenario.
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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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Animals That Adapt - Research Project & Report
Strengthen your students' understanding of conducting research with an Animal Adaptations research project.
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3D Objects Maths Investigation - Which Net Fits Best?
Relate knowledge of 3D nets to the real world with this student-led mathematics project.
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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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Length Investigation - The Longest Finger
A mathematics investigation involving length, embedded in a real-world context.
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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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Money and Finances Maths Investigation – Pop–Up Shop on Wheels
A project where students use their mathematic skills to plan a fundraiser for a charity of choice.
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Length Maths Investigation - Which Plane Flies Best?
A mathematics investigation about measuring distance, embedded in a real-world context.
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Persuasive Speech Writing Task
Practise writing a persuasive text with this speech writing task.
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Data Collection Investigation Project
Assign this data collection project to enable students to master the skills of acquiring and recording data.
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A Map of Our Classroom - Mapmaking Project
Develop primary mapping skills with a classroom mapping project.
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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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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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Data Maths Investigation - Which Reward?
A mathematics investigation involving data collection and representation, embedded in a real-world context.
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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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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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Cereal Box Author Study – Template
Research and write biographical text to create a literacy-themed book bin using an author study biography report template.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Induction Booklet – Project
A project where students study the Five Wonders Theme Park stimulus poster to understand and use real world learning skills.
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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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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Newspaper Report
Use our 3-page graphic organiser to research and report on a significant natural disaster from the last 100 years.
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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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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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Significant First Nations Australians - Inquiry Task
An inquiry research task to use in the classroom during NAIDOC Week.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Fresh Start – Project
A project for students to use their literacy skills and creativity to rebrand Five Wonders Theme Park.
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Air Resistance Force Investigation
Use this engaging air resistance force experiment when teaching your students about air friction and the effect it has on the effectiveness of a parachute.
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Volume and Capacity Maths Investigation – Splash World
A mathematics investigation about volume and capacity, embedded in a real-world context.
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Financial Planning Maths Investigation - My Day at Leisure Land!
A mathematics investigation involving financial planning, embedded in a real-world context.