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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Treasure Map Coding Robot Mat
Implement coding for kids with a printable coding robot map activity.
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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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Science Experiment Recording Sheet
A recording sheet to use when completing a Science experiment.
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Roll to Create an Animal - Adaptations Game
Roll to create an animal with cool adaptations using a fun dice game and report template.
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Plant Growth in Soils – Science Experiment
Explore how plants grow in different types of soil with this science experiment perfect for primary school science lessons.
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Energy of the Sun Worksheet
Investigate and record the amount of energy from the sun with this science experiment for kids.
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STEM Investigation - Build A Bridge
A STEM investigation about the construction of bridges using everyday materials, embedded in a real-life situation.
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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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Space Rocket Design Task
An engaging design task to encourage creative thinking and design engineering.
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STEM Investigation - Build A Raft
A STEM investigation about floating and waterproof materials, embedded in a fun fairy tale story.
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Science Experiment - Lights Line Up!
A science experiment which explores light.
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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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STEM Challenge Cards - Lower Years
A set of 22 STEM challenge cards for students.
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What is a Fair Test? - Upper Years PowerPoint
A 20 slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about how to make a fair test in Science.
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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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Scientific Investigation Process – Posters
A set of posters covering the scientific investigation process.
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What is a Fair Test? - Middle Years PowerPoint
A 17 slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about how to make a fair test in Science.
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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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Plant Growth Chart Worksheet
Record the growth and changes in a plant over time with one of our differentiated plant growth charts.
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Bean Growth Experiment
“Grow” your students’ knowledge of plant life cycles with a plant growth experiment.
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Does the Sun Transfer Heat? – Science Experiment
Discover how the sun transfers thermal energy and which objects absorb more heat with this science experiment for kids.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment which explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Science Experiment - Changing Shadows
Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.
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Thermochromic Slime – Hands-On Materials
Hands-on materials designed to help students make and experiment with thermochromic slime.
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How Does the Environment Affect Plants? Science Experiment
Investigate the effects of the environment on plant life with a no-cut printable science experiment mini-book.
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Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment
Use this science experiment when learning about the different types and features of clouds and how they contribute to the water cycle.
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Science Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?
A science experiment which explores the change of state from solid to liquid.
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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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The 5 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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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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Solving Global Problems - Design an Invention Workbook
Help your students discover how innovation and invention can solve global problems with an invention project workbook.
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STEM - Engineering Process Poster Pack
Classroom posters outlining the STEM engineering design process.