Are you looking for curriculum-aligned Chemical Sciences investigations that are fun, low-prep and educational? You need our Chemical Sciences Investigations teacher resource!

Each one-page investigation includes an example inquiry question, a list of easy-to-find-equipment, a simple procedure and bonus ideas. The investigations are based on the following inquiry questions:

1. How does heat change the shape of chocolate?
2. How do properties of materials influence their use?
3. How can gases exert force?
4. How does baking soda and vinegar affect irreversible change?
5. How does gelatine change between liquid and solid states?

This set of five purposeful templates have been designed to align with the V9 Chemical Sciences Australian Curriculum. In addition to developing their science understanding, each investigation provides opportunities for students to apply scientific inquiry skills, including posing questions, making predictions, following a procedure, making observations and reflecting upon results.