Inquiry Based Learning Activities Teaching Resources
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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Five Wonders Theme Park: Wonderful Expansion – Project
An engaging project that students can use to design their own additional theme for Five Wonders Theme Park.
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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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Science Experiment - Shine Bright, Electric Light!
A science experiment that investigates how changes to electrical circuits affects their components.
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Systems of Government - Inquiry Task
Research different systems of government around the world with this inquiry-based project.
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Insect Investigation - Project
Explore insect life cycles and food chains with this research task.
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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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Five Wonders Theme Park: Slither House Sketch – Project
An inquiry project that encourages students to research animals and their habitats and design a reptile house in a theme park.
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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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Science Experiment - True Colours
A science experiment that explores the perception of colour.
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Bird Beak Lab Activity
Discover how birds’ beaks help them find food and survive in the wild with a hands-on Bird Beak Adaptation Lab.
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Human Inherited Traits Activity - Science Experiment
Engage your students in learning about the traits inherited from their parents with an Inherited Traits Lab activity.
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Arctic Animal Adaptations- Blubber Me! Experiment
Explore the structural adaptation of blubber with an Arctic Animal Adaptation experiment.
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Sound Energy Project (Buzzing Balloons)
Engage your class with this sound energy exploration! This simple experiment will show students how sound is produced by a source and can be sensed.
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Line Plot Project: Bakery Menu Design
Make learning about maths as sweet as your students' favourite treats with this project based learning line plots exercise!
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Plan a Halloween Party – Estimation Project
Plan your own Halloween party and practice estimating sums, differences and products of whole numbers and decimals with an engaging maths project!
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The Case of the Missing Trophy Mystery (Odd and Even Properties)
Explore odd and even properties in multiplication sums with this fun and engaging mystery project.
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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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Food Webs - Research Project
Explore the food webs that exist in various biomes around the world with this student-centred inquiry task.
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How to Build an Earthworm House Project
Learn to build an earthworm house with a comprehensive step-by-step guide.
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Acclimatised Civilisations – Inquiry Project
Research a civilisation and how it adapted to its environment and landscape through a student-led inquiry task.
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Challenging Female Gender Stereotypes Inquiry Task
An inquiry task to use in the classroom when learning about inspirational contemporary women.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Takeout Takeover – Project
A project for students to create a menu and food truck model for Five Wonders Theme Park based on the Frida's Fiesta menu.
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Science Experiment - Cover to Conserve
A science experiment that investigates if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water.
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Science Experiment - Solid Wood vs Laminate
A science experiment which investigates the strengths of solid wood and laminate.
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Colossal Cinemas: Movie Merch Mayhem – Project
A project in which students can design a merchandise line and create a movie trailer for a chosen movie to screen at Colossal Cinemas.
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Patterns Maths Investigation - Bands of Friendship
A mathematics investigation involving patterns, embedded in a real-world context.
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We Are Moving Project
An Earth and Space project that develops knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, research skills and writing skills.
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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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Five Senses Science Stations
Show your students the power of their five senses with a pack of printable 5 Senses Science Stations!
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Design the Perfect Dog Breed - Inherited Traits Activity
Investigate inherited traits that parents pass to their offspring with a Create-a-Puppy selective dog breeding project.
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Butterfly Camouflage Activity Pack
Experience camouflage in butterflies and create an engaging scientific simulation with our printable camouflage butterfly activity pack.
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Wheel of Heat Transfer Project
Explore the process of heat transfer with this engaging wheel of heat project.