Observe and record microorganisms
I can observe and respond to images of microorganisms
Observe and record microorganisms
I can observe and respond to images of microorganisms
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Taking time to observe can help an artist to make their work more accurate.
- An artist might observe pattern, line tone and colour within an image.
- Responding to an image might mean using what you have observed and making it your own, not copying it exactly.
Keywords
Microorganism - a very small living thing, like bacteria or viruses, that you cannot see without a microscope
Observe - to look at something carefully and notice details about it
Respond - to react to a stimulus
Common misconception
Responding to an image means making an exact copy
Remind pupils that a response means taking an idea but changing it slightly to make it yours.
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Equipment
watercolour paints, drawing pens, colouring pencils, waterpots, paintbrushes
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
An artwork made by sticking different things together
Something used to see small things better
A tiny living thing, like bacteria