Forming testable science questions and predictions is a key part of planning an evidence-based investigation in Grade 5 Science. This worksheet resource focuses on helping students write clear, specific, testable questions and turn those questions into measurable predictions based on observable evidence.

Build Investigation Skills

Students practise narrowing the scope of an investigation using background information, identifying questions that can be tested through observable evidence, and predicting what results may be observed. The activities provide opportunities to apply these ideas rather than simply recall definitions, making the resource useful when introducing or reviewing question formation and prediction in science.

What Students Practise

• Writing clear scientific questions that are specific and testable
• Using observable evidence when developing scientific questions
• Turning a testable question into a measurable prediction
• Using background information to narrow an investigation
• Connecting questions and predictions to evidence-based investigation

The worksheet includes multiple-choice questions, true-or-false statements, short-answer responses, a reading passage, matching, a cloze passage, an essay response, and a “Did You Know?” section. This varied question structure gives students several ways to demonstrate their understanding of forming testable questions and predictions.

Teacher-Ready Support

The resource includes a separate answer key PDF for checking student responses. A Student Notes & Lesson Summary supplement provides additional support for reviewing the key ideas. The separate Teacher Guide includes learning objectives, teaching tips, discussion questions, and common mistakes to help teachers introduce the concepts and address areas where students may need clarification.

Flexible Classroom Use

Use this Grade 5 science worksheet as guided practice during an Evidence and Investigation lesson, independent student work, a review activity, or an assessment of students’ ability to form scientific questions and predictions. The included notes and teacher support also make it useful when preparing students for investigation-based science work.

This resource is aligned to the Alberta framework named in the resource details and provides focused practice with scientific question formation, measurable predictions, background information, and observable evidence.