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.