Teach your students to ask questions, observe the world, and make scientific predictions with our Science Question of the Day Discussion Prompt Slide Deck.
Boost Inquiry Skills With a Science Question of the Day!
This Science Question of the Day slide deck is created specifically for early years learners. This teaching tool will help you develop solid science thinking habits from day one. As learners investigate real-life pictures and respond to guided prompts, this engaging Google Slides/PowerPoint slide show prompts them to slow down, look closely, and think like scientists.
This Science Question of the Day Slide Deck grabs student attention with intriguing, real world photographs. Each slide serves as a daily visual discussion starter, providing students with valuable practise in making observations, posing scientific questions, and generating scientific predictions.
Observe, Ask Questions, & Make Predictions Every Day!
This slide deck includes 50 picture-based prompts, each featuring:
- A high-interest image for students to observe closely
- A “What questions do you have?” prompt to promote curiosity and inquiry
- A prediction prompt asking students to think about what might happen next or what could occur based on the scene
Use these slides during morning meetings, science lessons, or as a quick daily routine to spark thoughtful discussion. The open-ended format supports whole-class conversations, partner talk, or small-group sharing.
Download, Project, and Use!
This teaching tool is ready to go with no prep required. Simply download, project the slides, and invite students to share what they see, wonder, and predict.
This resource is available in both PowerPoint and editable Google Slides format. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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