Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources

Build curiosity and critical thinking with over 1,700 engineering and science inquiry resources for preschool through middle school students on Education.com. Our standards-aligned collection includes printable and digital worksheets, hands-on activities, and more covering engineering design, science projects, the scientific method, lab safety and equipment, observations, and data collection.

Young scientists begin their learning journey with observation and classification activities, such as Hot or Cold?, where preschoolers and kindergarteners sort everyday items while developing foundational science skills. Engaging activities, like scavenger hunts, encourage students to use their five senses to explore the world around them, enhancing memory and attention to detail through movement and play. Students can build on these skills with resources like The Scientific Method, where they learn to form questions, make hypotheses, conduct experiments, and analyze data. These concepts are reinforced through exciting science projects, which bring inquiry-based learning to life. Middle school students deepen their scientific understanding and problem-solving skills through activities that introduce the engineering design process, challenging them to identify problems, design solutions, and test their ideas using real-world scenarios.

Perfect for classroom instruction, enrichment, or home learning, these science inquiry and engineering materials make complex STEM concepts accessible and fun. Use filters to search by topic, grade level, or resource type to find the perfect match for your next lesson or project.