Developing observation skills in younger students

In this activity, students carefully observe an object then make an observational drawing.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• make oral and written observations

• deepen their observation skills through drawing.

Drawing progression

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Like other skills, observational drawing improves with practice.

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Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• introduction/background notes

• what you need

• what to do

• extension ideas.

Activity idea

The Hub has numerous observation activities for junior school students: Observing earthworms, Observing water’s thin skin, Observing soil differences and Dig a hole.

Related webinar

Our webinar Observology for the classroom shows you how observing nature can lead to engaging science learning.