Today, our goal is to learn how to deeply observe something and describe it in words so others understand. We will be using a half of an apple. You should be surprised by your observations if you are doing it right! Make sure that you write with specific words, don't be general! Think of all of your senses (except taste - we're not allowed to eat our science experiments in District 25!).
After about 15 minutes of notes, you can use tools to observe further.
Record all of your observations on a blog entry called, "Observing and Describing an Apple."
Include a picture of your apple (use PhotoBooth). (If you fall behind, get one from the internet.)
Answer these reflection questions at the end:
After about 15 minutes of notes, you can use tools to observe further.
Record all of your observations on a blog entry called, "Observing and Describing an Apple."
Include a picture of your apple (use PhotoBooth). (If you fall behind, get one from the internet.)
Answer these reflection questions at the end:
- Why were you able to observe so many things about your apple today?
- Why is observation and description so important in science?
- Rank order the five senses in the order or your observations (i.e. which sense was used most, second most, etc