261+ ‘Science’ Writing Prompts
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The Space-Time Anomaly
You encounter a space-time anomaly that sends you back in time upon contact. Describe the adventures you experience in the universe’s past.
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Defying Gravity
Consider how the principles of buoyancy allow a massive structure like a ship to float.
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Star’s Palette
Craft a cosmos-inspired poem, painting a picture of the night sky and its celestial bodies.
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Uninhabitable Homeworld
Imagine Earth has become uninhabitable and humanity has to select and explore a potentially livable planet.
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Animal Testing in Science
Write a compelling essay arguing your position on the use of animals in scientific research.
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Modern Immortality
In a world where science and technology advance rapidly, explore the challenges a vampire might face preserving their secret in today’s hi-tech age.
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The Immortal Curse
Write about an immortal vampire seeking scientific ways to become a mortal human again.
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Traveling to Space
Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon for the first time, write about your experiences.
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Folklore Origins of the End
In a routine archaeological expedition, an ancient artifact said to hold a powerful curse is accidentally activated, triggering the zombie apocalypse.
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The Vanishing Classroom
Write a story about a school classroom which mysteriously disappears, taking the students and teacher along with it.
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The Illuminated Manuscript
Your character discovers an ancient manuscript inscribed with an unknown language or coding.
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The Rainforest Conundrum
In your story, a priceless artifact vanishes from a research camp in the Amazon Rainforest.
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Biological Warfare
Construct a scenario where a rebel scientist decides to release an engineered superbug to break down societal barriers.
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The Love Experiment
Build a logline for a Valentine’s Day drama about two scientists who seek to experimentally understand love.
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Sci-Fi Teachings
Write about a life lesson that a sci-fi movie or series taught you that you find yourself coming back to.
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Time Travel Tourism
You run a time-travel tourism company in the future, write about an average day in your life.
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Telepathy Trial
Telepathic abilities suddenly manifest in a small percentage of the human population. How does society cope with this new reality?
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Emergent AI
Write a story about a future world where artificial intelligence is a daily reality, but starts to subvert its programming in unforeseen ways.
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Discovering the Force
Write about the time when you first discovered Star Wars and how it captured your imagination.
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Understanding the Environment
Explain an environmental issue plaguing your town, and suggest potential solutions.
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Encountering the Unknown
Create a story about a group of paranormal investigators confronting an unexplainable phenomenon.
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Sanctuary Secrets
Uncover the deep secrets that led to the inception of zombie progression, hence paving the way for a zombie-free future.
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Footsteps of da Vinci
Imagine Leonardo da Vinci (born April 15) as your mentor and describe a day of your apprenticeship under him.
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Sci-Fi Romance in Crypto Universe
Blend a science fiction setting with a romantic storyline revolving around cryptocurrency.
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Underneath The Surface
Imagine a world that exists underneath the surface of Earth; what is life like there?
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The Fallout of Apollo 13
What if the Apollo 13 mission, instead of barely escaping disaster, had led to a completely successful moon base?
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Clown Therapy Gone Wrong
New therapy using clowns to help people overcome their fears backfires dramatically.
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A Trip to Space
Draw a picture of a scene looking out of a spaceship window and write about what you’re seeing.
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Nightmare of the Time Traveler
Your protagonist can time travel, but every time they do, they see horrifying premonitions.
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Madame Curie’s Apprentice
Imagine being Marie Curie’s lab assistant when she made her ground-breaking discoveries.
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Legacy of Lore
Choose a historic invention or scientific discovery and rewrite its origin story in a fairy-tale style.
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Da Vinci: The Bug Collector
In this parallel universe, Da Vinci is not a renowned artist and inventor but the world’s most passionate entomologist ( someone who studies bugs).
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Recycle Rework Reinvent
Imagine your school has implemented incredibly strict recycling/zero waste measures, write about the changes you would see around you.
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Exploring Dietary Opinions
Write about your personal opinion on different dietary lifestyles such as veganism, paleo, or intermittent fasting.
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From Fiction to Fact: A Science Perspective
Choose a piece of science fiction technology or concept and discuss the feasibility in reality.
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The Secret Life of Plants
Write a tale from the perspective of a plant, using real botanical facts while narrating your story.
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Journey to the Core
Pen down an adventurous tale of a group of child explorers who journey to the core of the Earth in the future.
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Superpowered Smartphone
Design the ultimate smartphone of the future and describe all its amazing features.
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Interplanetary Vacation
Imagine what a family vacation might be like in a time when interplanetary travel is commonplace.
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Emerging Technologies: A Future Projection
Predict the technologies that will dramatically impact our lives in the coming year.
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Alien Animal Discovery
Imagine discovering an animal on another planet. How would you describe this alien animal?
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The Constructed Companion
Imagine you could build your own robot. Explain what it looks like, what it can do, and how you would spend your time together.
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Culinary Craftsman
Imagine being a chef for a day, creating your own unique dish. Describe the process and final result.
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Recycling Revolution
Hypothesize on the impact that doubling worldwide recycling efforts could have on the environment and present a researched conclusion.
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Solar System Secrets
Create a hypothesis about why Pluto was demoted from being a planet and write a conclusion based on your research.
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Alternate Dimension Doorway
Write about finding a doorway that leads to a dimension where magic is the norm and science is the superstition.
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Fall Foliage Colors
Write about the different colors that leaves change in the fall and what causes this.
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The Multiverse’s Embrace
Imagine a society where the inhabitants are cognizant of being just one reality within an infinite multiverse.
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Science Made Simpler
Explain a scientific concept of your choice in terms understandable to a 5th-grader.
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Travel in Time
Imagine a science experiment gone wrong and you’ve been transported to the past. Share your adventures there and how you manage to return to the present.
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Space Race: The Starry Frontier
Write an opinion piece about the Space Race and its impact on science and society.
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Traveling Through Time
Write a diary entry of a young adventurer who has just discovered a time machine.
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Amazing Apple Oxidation
Cut an apple and watch how quickly it turns brown, then write about the process.
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Dazzling Space Adventure
Describe a journey through space, based on a picture of various celestial bodies – galaxies, stars, planets etc.
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Earth’s Memoir
Write a memoir from Earth’s perspective, narrating the changes it has undergone over millions of years.
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Prevention Over Cure
Write about precautions medieval villagers may have taken to protect themselves from Dracula, whether they’re real or imaginary.
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Observing the Earth
Imagine you’re a geologist and you’ve found a new mineral. Write a lab report detailing its properties.
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Rainforest Rescues
Create a rescue plan for an endangered species that lives in the rainforest. Detail the steps that need to be taken and why they are important.
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Performance Day
Write about your feelings and experiences before, during and after a big school event, such as your first performance.
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Climate Change Controversy
Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against the concept of human-made climate change.
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An Imaginary Journey
Imagine you’re a space explorer, describe what you might encounter on your extraordinary journey.
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Life As An Astronaut
You’re an astronaut traveling through galaxies. Write a diary entry detailing your daily life, the wonders of space, and your journey so far.
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The Time Machine Invention
You have invented a time machine. Write about where you would go, what you would do, and who you would meet.
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Space-Camp Letter
Pretend you’re a first-grader attending a science-oriented space camp on Mars. Write a letter home, detailing your exciting experiences and observations.
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Unexpected Aliens
Imagine coming home from school one day to discover that your family has adopted an alien. Describe this extraterrestrial family member and your new daily routine.
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Journey to an Unknown Planet
Embark on a creative adventure to an unknown planet, describe it visually and culturally.
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The Invisible Planet
Describe a world where everything – plants, animals, buildings – is completely transparent.
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Mad Inventor’s Diary
You’re an inventor living in a world where science is magic. Write a diary entry about the day your most incredible invention has worked.
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Cosmic Office Politics
Imagine an office space, but on a cosmic scale. Every solar system is a department, every planet an office cubicle.
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Galactic Carolers
Imagine a group of diverse intergalactic beings coming together to practice the Earth tradition of Christmas caroling.