Lesson 3 - Observations

Activity 1

Recording observations | Field of Mars EEC (1:03min) | Video transcript | YouTube

How can we record our observations?

We can learn about places by looking at their features.

We can record observations in different ways.

• View the Recording observations video.
• How do you like to record what you see and how you feel?

Activity 2

Making a leaf rubbing | Field of Mars EEC (1:03min) | Video transcript | YouTube

Make a leaf rubbing

A fun way to record the features of leaves is by making a leaf rubbing.

• View the Making a leaf rubbing video.
• Collect leaves from the ground.
• Feel their texture.
• Look at their shapes and colours.
• Have they been eaten? Are there any lumps or small webs?
• Make a leaf rubbing to record their features.

Materials needed

• Paper
• Crayons or coloured powders
• Leaves collected from outside.

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