Biological Drawings

Scientific Drawings

In today's lesson, you will create a scientific drawing of a specimen you view using a microscope.

Using Microscope Sequencing Game

​Let's see if you can list the steps of using a microscope in the correct order.

​Scientific Drawings

Recall that scientists use models to represent objects or processes. A scientific drawing is a type of model that scientists make to depict the most important characteristics of a specimen. A good scientific drawing should:

• show the entire specimen;

• include as much detail as possible; and

• label important structures.

​What are some things that you notice that make these drawings good?

Is there anything that you think makes them not good?

​Which drawing is better?

​Scientific Drawing Procedure

​Is this a good scientific drawing?

Scientific Drawing of a Brine Shrimp

​Now, you will view some of the brine shrimp you hatched and create a scientific drawing of one. Recall that brine shrimp go through a series of distinct shapes as they move from eggs to adulthood. The shape you will most likely see is called a nauplius.

​How to make a wet mount slide

​Scientific Drawing of a Brine Shrimp

​On the next slide....

Draw

Include: Title, Total Magnification, Labels.

Label the structures:

-antennae

-legs

-body

​Disposal

​Quiz Tomorrow.

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