Drawings

Identify and state the three mistakes made with this scientific drawing below

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following should you not do when completing a scientific drawing?

• Use pencil

• Add labels on horizontal lines

• Add shading for detail

• Include magnification

True or False?

You can use a pen (as long as it's a black ball point pen)

• True

• False

True or False?

When labelling the diagram you should use lines without arrow heads to show the points of interest

• True

• False

You should draw a clear, continuous outline for what you are drawing

• True

• False

True or False?

It is not really that important if your diagram is not quite to proportion or if some objects appear to be 'floating'

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which of the following is essential for a scientific drawing?

• Using colored pencils

• Adding a title

• Including a scale bar

• Drawing freehand

What is the primary purpose of a scientific drawing?

• To create an artistic representation

• To provide a detailed and accurate representation

• To add color to scientific reports

• To replace written descriptions

In a biological drawing, what should be avoided?

• Labeling all parts

• Using a ruler for straight lines

• Adding unnecessary details

• Drawing to scale

Which tool is most appropriate for creating precise scientific drawings?

• Paintbrush

• Charcoal

• Technical pen

• Crayon