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 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 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!