How do you draw a scientific diagram?

In this lesson we will compare diagrams and illustrations and learn how to draw accurate diagrams for scientific investigations.

How do you draw a scientific diagram?

In this lesson we will compare diagrams and illustrations and learn how to draw accurate diagrams for scientific investigations.

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Key learning points

  1. Know the difference between a diagram and an illustration
  2. Identify good scientific diagrams
  3. Draw a range of scientific diagrams

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which variable do we observe or measure?
control variables
Correct answer: dependent variable
independent variable
Q2.
Which variable is the one you would change in an investigation?
control variables
dependent variable
Correct answer: independent variable
Q3.
Which variables do we need to keep the same, in order to make a scientific investigation a fair test? (The clue here is there are more than one of these variables!)
Correct answer: control variables
dependent variable
independent variable

3 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is only found on diagrams?
Coloured in
Image is accurate
Correct answer: Key parts labelled
Q2.
Why do we not use shading on diagrams?
I don't know, I think it looks good
Correct answer: It isn't accurate
We do shade on diagrams
Q3.
What do illustrations have that diagrams do not?
Accurate information
Correct answer: Extra detail
Include an image

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UnitScience / Practical skills

Science