Observing with simple equipment
Science · Scientific Inquiry · procedural
Observe closely using simple equipment such as hand lenses, and use observations to describe, compare, and identify things
What mastery looks like
- Use a hand lens or other simple equipment to make detailed observations
- Describe observations using specific vocabulary (colour, shape, size, texture, pattern)
- Compare two objects based on careful observation, noting similarities and differences
Check your understanding
Can Observing with simple equipment use a magnifying glass to look carefully at something like a leaf or an insect and describe in detail what they see?
Prerequisites
Required first