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  • 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.

    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.

      Published 15 December 2016 Referencing Hub articles
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