Science Inquiry Teaching Resources
Build science inquiry skills this school year with science experiments, lab safety resources and more must-have activities for Australian primary school teachers!
Aligned with the Australian science curriculum, this collection is stocked with everything you need to teach your students to ask questions, make hypotheses and analyse 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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Light and Shadow - Design an Experiment Worksheet
A worksheet that explores light and shadow and the principles of a fair test.
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STEM Reflection Sheet - Lower
Use this STEM reflection sheet with your students when completing STEM challenges.
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Scientific Method Word Wall Vocabulary
Thirty-nine scientific method vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?
A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.
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STEM Job Description Posters and Lanyards
Help students stay on task during STEM group work with these STEM job description posters and lanyards.
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Ugly Christmas Rashie & Christmas Sweater Project
Design an ugly Christmas rashie or jumper to earn your way into Santa’s Celebration with a printable Christmas STEM Project!
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Water Retention in Soils – Science Experiment
Explore the water retention capabilities of sand, silt, loam and clay with this science experiment for kids.
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Plant Journal Observation Worksheets
Observe and record information about plants with a printable plant journal worksheet.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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STEM Planning and Reflection Sheet - Upper
Use this STEM reflection sheet with your students when completing STEM challenges.
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Rainbow Water Density Tower - Science Experiment Booklet
A fun science experiment about density and physics.
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STEM Display Banner Set
A banner set to display in the classroom when learning about STEM.
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Comprehension - Science Experiment
A fun script and set of questions to help students develop reading and comprehension strategies.
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The Scientific Method Poster - Lower Grades
A poster outlining five steps of the scientific method for younger students.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge - Upper Years
A STEM challenge suitable for students in the upper years.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge - Middle Years
A STEM challenge suitable for students in the middle years.
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Design Your Own Fair Test Worksheet - Middle Years
A worksheet to use when developing the concept of a fair test.
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Creating Oxygen - Experiment
Investigate how oxygen is made with a hands on plant experiment.
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Science Lab Safety Rules – Printable Poster Pack
Remind your students of lab safety rules with a printable classroom poster set.
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Lab Equipment Vocabulary – Match-Up Activity
Identify different types of science tools by matching vocabulary terms, pictures and definitions.
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Playdough STEM Challenge – Task Cards
Use this set of STEM challenge cards to foster critical thinking and problem-solving by building various items with playdough.
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Balance Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a balance scale.
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Experiment Design Sequencing Activity
A worksheet to develop students’ understanding of experiment design.
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Scientific Investigation Process – Posters
A set of posters covering the scientific investigation process.
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Scientific Investigation Process – PowerPoint
A PowerPoint outlining the scientific investigation process.
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R.E.R.U.N. - Writing a Scientific Conclusion Fact Sheet
An educational fact sheet introducing the students to the R.E.R.U.N. method for writing a scientific conclusion.
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Science Experiment - True Colours
A science experiment that explores the perception of colour.
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Shelter Building - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how shelters protect living things.
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Famous Landmarks - STEM Challenge Cards
A set of 8 famous landmarks STEM challenge cards encouraging students to build famous structures.
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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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Working Scientifically Knowledge Check Worksheet
A worksheet used to check the students' knowledge of working scientifically.
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My Five Senses - Google Slides Game
Help your students learn about their five senses with an engaging Google Slides Game!