Our most recent scientific study began with an amaryllis bulb.
We used pencil to draw the shapes that we saw. Then we painted with watercolors.
We identified the various parts - the bulb, the roots and the stem.
We used Unifix cubes to measure the height and width of the bulb.
Taking measurements helped with creating more accurate representations of the bulb.
We noticed the different colors - the reds, yellows, browns and greens.
We discussed the difference between a scientific/realistic and cartoon/make-believe drawings and paintings.
This science lesson focused on observation, shapes, lines, proportion and colors.
We listened to classical music while painting.
And just for fun, we added a background.
One amaryllis plant is on the windowsill and receives indirect sunlight. The other is in the dark closet. We will be watching and reporting changes.
We used pencil to draw the shapes that we saw. Then we painted with watercolors.
We identified the various parts - the bulb, the roots and the stem.
We used Unifix cubes to measure the height and width of the bulb.
Taking measurements helped with creating more accurate representations of the bulb.
We noticed the different colors - the reds, yellows, browns and greens.
We discussed the difference between a scientific/realistic and cartoon/make-believe drawings and paintings.
This science lesson focused on observation, shapes, lines, proportion and colors.
We listened to classical music while painting.
And just for fun, we added a background.
One amaryllis plant is on the windowsill and receives indirect sunlight. The other is in the dark closet. We will be watching and reporting changes.
