teaching resource

I See, I Think, I Wonder - Science Inquiry PowerPoint

Updated: 11 Dec 2025

Teach students to ask scientific questions, make observations, and inspire discussions with this ‘I See, I Think, I Wonder’ Science Inquiry PowerPoint.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: K - 6

Curriculum

S.K.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigation
S.1.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
S.2.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
S.3.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.4.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.5.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
S.6.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations

teaching resource

I See, I Think, I Wonder - Science Inquiry PowerPoint

Updated: 11 Dec 2025

Teach students to ask scientific questions, make observations, and inspire discussions with this ‘I See, I Think, I Wonder’ Science Inquiry PowerPoint.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: K - 6

Teach students to ask scientific questions, make observations, and inspire discussions with this ‘I See, I Think, I Wonder’ Science Inquiry PowerPoint.

Teach Students to Ask Questions & Think Like Scientists

Spark curiosity and meaningful scientific discussions with an engaging 24-slide Google Slides/PowerPoint presentation designed to inspire young learners to observe, think, wonder, and talk like real scientists.

This visual teaching tool supports students as they learn to ask scientific questions, make careful observations, and engage in rich discussions with their peers.

What’s Inside This Scientific Thinking Slideshow?

This presentation features a collection of high-interest picture prompts, including animals, natural scenes, mysterious objects, real-world scenarios, and more. Each image is paired with simple, animated discussion prompts to guide students’ thinking:

I See… Students describe what they notice using observable details.
I Think… Students share ideas or predictions based on their observations.
I Wonder… Students develop scientific questions that can lead to investigation or discussion.

These structured prompts help build early scientific thinking skills while encouraging vocabulary development, oral language, and collaborative learning.

If you prefer students to write or draw their responses, this resource also comes with three optional recording sheets.

Download This Scientific Inquiry PowerPoint

Ready to begin? It’s easy with this resource. You can download this Scientific Inquiry PowerPoint with just a few clicks!

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 in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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Curriculum

S.K.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigation
S.1.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
S.2.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
S.3.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.4.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.5.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
S.6.1.A

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations

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