Scientific Drawing

by Jennie Liss Ohayon and Satina Ciandro

Students learn about the importance of recording scientific information through detailed, realistic illustrations. This 75-minute module offers students experience with several approaches to scientific illustration, including detailed drawings of preserved specimens and quick sketches of moving animals. They also learn about trait variation through drawings that compare different individuals of the same species. The module aims to teach the principles of recording scientific information and to make the practice of creating scientific artwork accessible to everyone, including those without an extensive background in either science or art.

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Keywords: inquirying, HS-LS3.B, models, observing, recording, scale, scientific illustration