Inquisitive STEM

The Scientific Method tends to be a fairly boring topic to teach, so this Murder Mystery activity will help you make it loads of fun for you Science students! It includes: Introductory storyClue cardsEvidence analysis sheetInstructions for physical evidence testingAfter-activity consolidation work on the Scientific Method, Variables, and Observations and Inferences. Use this to introduce the Scientific Method to new Middle or High school students, to reignite knowledge in students who have don

This is a super fun and easy activity for students of a wide variety of ages! Many students won’t have the opportunity to go in person to this museum, so using their online tour system is a great way to engage students in ‘real-world’ science. It is centered in some basic science knowledge of the classification of living things, but other than that is very accessible to most grades. It is a great independent or group task, so can be used for: - An extension activity for quick-working students

This resource is an excellent formative assessment tool that's fun and informative for students who have been investigating the Periodic Table! Students will problem-solve the properties of the first 20 elements of the Periodic Table, and match them up with the elements of a newly discovered Alien Planet. Skills include; calculating the number of protons, neutrons and electrons, determining atomic mass, knowledge of periods and groups, and general facts of well-known elements. Easily modifiabl

This is an excellent literacy-based resource that teaches students investigation and critical thinking techniques. It provides students with articles to choose from that outline the impact of humans on a range of ecosystems, and therefore the food webs and food chains within them. They then read the article, think critically, and then answer some questions (ranging from low to high level thinking). This task is differentiated and allows students to choose their own literacy difficulty level and

A simple, 5 question questionnaire that you can give to any class at the beginning of the school year. It will only take students 5 minutes to complete and gives you a well-rounded snapshot of their views on themselves, school, and how they best learn. It also ensures that your students know that you are here to get to know and support them, just as they are. It's not the most beautiful resource in the world, but it works well for me! Download includes a PDF that has two copies of the question

This is an excellent resource for students who are learning about the Scientific Method and/or the changing of states. It is an in-depth, student-led investigation with prompts along the way to ensure independent work and inquiry-based learning. It can also be easily adapted for other scientific investigations, no matter your content area. Ideal for Middle Year learners who have just been introduced to one or both of these topics. Enjoy!

This is a short activity that can be used as a creative diagnostic or formative task on Cells and their organelles. Best used for Middle Years, students can share their knowledge of cells, organelles, and differing environments by designing their own cell after being given a set of parameters that this cell needs to survive in. It's fun, creative, and requires problem-solving!