Young Scientist Scientific Investigations Resources

Guides and Report Templates for Scientific Investigations

 

Whether you are a student planning your investigation, a teacher supporting a class project, or a family helping a young scientist at home, these free resources will help you understand the process of conducting a scientific investigation and presenting your findings.

 

Follow the links below to access guides and suggested report formats aligned with NSW syllabus Working Scientifically skills and depth studies.

Resources for K-6

Primary Guide

Conducting a Scientific Investigation Guide for Primary School Science Investigations (PDF)

Report Outline (primary)

Suggested sections for your scientific investigation report (PDF)

Report Table

Report Table Template - primary.docx

Slideshow

Primary-Slideshow-Template.pptx

Slideshow

Primary-K-2-Slideshow-Template.pptx

Poster

Primary-Research-Poster-template.pptx

Resources for 7-12

Secondary Guide

Conducting a Scientific Investigation Guide for High School Science Investigations (PDF)

Report Outline (high school)

Suggested sections for your scientific investigation report (PDF)

Report Table

Report-table-template-secondary.docx

Slideshow

Secondary-Slideshow-Template.pptx

Poster

YS-Secondary-Research-Poster-template.pptx

Feedback is welcome on these resources. Please email YSCoordinator@stansw.asn.au if you would like to contribute to improving these resources or creating versions for specific age-groups.