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In this activity, learners complete a series of drawing activities to explore scale and powers of 10. Learners first trace each other on 1-meter-square pieces of paper. Next, they trace a found object like a leaf next to the body outline. They divide the paper into 100 squares and redraw what they see in one square in their notebook. Eventually, learners will end up with a miniaturized version of their original drawing. Use this activity to introduce learners to how scientists use specialized tools to study small things.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 14 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Science notebook
- Crayons, markers, or pencils
- Assorted objects, such as leaves, notebook paper, or flowers
- Pre-cut butcher paper or bulletin board paper (1 meter square)
- Meter stick, tape measure, or other measuring device
- Hand lens
- Field microscope
- Scissors
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Technology
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Optical Society of America, 2008