Teach the core scientific investigation skills students need as they transition from primary science to more structured scientific thinking.

This complete Investigate Like a Scientist KS2/3 bundle provides explicit instruction in the key scientific skills students use when planning, carrying out, analysing, and evaluating investigations.

Rather than expecting students to pick up these skills incidentally, the Scientific Skills in Action program teaches them clearly and step-by-step, helping students build confidence in thinking and working like scientists.

Designed for KS2-KS3 students (Years 5-6), this bundle provides a structured progression of the scientific skills students need before entering secondary science. The resources support both specialist and non-specialist teachers, making it easy to teach investigation skills explicitly and consistently.

The program supports students to:
• Ask and investigate scientific questions
• Plan fair and controlled investigations
• Record and interpret data and patterns
• Explain conclusions using scientific evidence
• Evaluate investigations and suggest improvements

These skills can be applied across any science topic, including plants, materials, forces, electricity, habitats, energy, Earth science, and classroom investigations.

As part of the Investigate Like a Scientist program, these classroom slides are most powerful when used with the matching posters and the experiment/investigation workbook. The posters and teaching slides provide the explicit instruction, while the workbook allows students to apply the skill sequence in a structured and professional format.

What’s Included in This Complete Bundle
This bundle includes 10 Scientific Skills Modules, each containing a full set of classroom resources designed to explicitly teach a key scientific skill.

Skill 1: Making Claims and Using Evidence
Students learn how to support their scientific ideas using observations, results, and evidence from investigations.

Skill 2: Interpreting Data and Graphs
Students learn how to read tables, charts, and graphs to identify patterns and explain what results show.

Skill 3: Designing Fair 91¶¶Òõts
Students learn how to change one variable while keeping others controlled to ensure a fair investigation.

Skill 4: Writing Aims and Hypothesis
Students learn how to clearly state what they are investigating and make reasoned predictions.

Skill 5: Identifying Variables and Controls
Students learn how to recognise independent, dependent, and controlled variables in investigations.

Skill 6: Writing a Scientific Method
Students learn how to create clear step-by-step procedures for carrying out investigations.

Skill 7: Collecting and Recording Data
Students learn how to observe carefully, measure accurately, and record results clearly.

Skill 8: Analysing Results and Drawing Conclusions
Students learn how to interpret results, identify patterns, and explain what the evidence shows.

Skill 9: Evaluating Fairness, Reliability and Validity
Students learn how to assess whether an investigation was fair and whether the results can be trusted.

Skill 10: Reflecting on Improvements and Limitations
Students learn how to identify weaknesses in investigations and suggest improvements.

What Each Skill Module Includes
Each skill module includes a complete classroom teaching package:

• Teacher Guide
• Ready-to-teach PowerPoint lesson
• Student notes (PowerPoint + printable format)
• Additional teaching resources and investigation examples

All materials are designed to be clear, practical, and ready to use immediately in the classroom.

Why Teachers Love This Program

• Ready-to-teach lessons: no additional planning required
• Ideal for busy teachers and non-specialist science teachers
• Develops essential Working Scientifically skills
• Can be used with any science unit or topic
• Builds a clear progression of investigation skills before KS3 science