Super Science Investigations is a series of four books that provides a total of 200 ready-to-go
investigative activities, covering a wide range of content areas within science. With this tremendous
variety to choose from, there will nearly always be a suitable activity to support and enhance your
current area of focus in science. Grades 5 to 9.
The investigative activities are presented in the form of photocopiable worksheets for students. They
are all simple to set up, usually requiring little in the way of formal scientific equipment. Most activities
can be completed in 30 minutes or less. They can be used flexibly for individual work, group work or
class demonstrations, and are suitable for a range of ability groups.
IMPORTANT: Some activities
should be demonstrated by the teacher, depending upon the level of the students. Use your
discretion! You know your students best!
The experiments in Super Science Investigations are designed to:
• support the modern science curriculum.
• allow students to discover scientific concepts themselves.
• take scientific understanding to a deeper level.
• help students recognize science in everyday life.
• build student confidence with experimental work.
• give teachers ideas for demonstrating scientific concepts.
• motivate students, encourage curiosity and make science fun.
Book D: Earth and Beyond covers Planets in Space, Rocks and Minerals, Forces of Nature, Oceans, Atmosphere.
Download the Table of Contents page here.
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