Let's Make Some Observations Lab Activity
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If you would like to watch your seated classmates complete steps 1 - 5 (shown below), watch the video at the top right. If you would like to watch much of the rest of the lab activity, watch the video at the bottom right. Otherwise, scroll down to continue. |
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Now, let's really put your observational skills to the test. For this part of the lab activity, each person needs one partner. So, if you are an online student, you need to find somebody who is willing to spend just a few minutes helping you with this part of the activity. When you are ready, read the instructions below VERY CAREFULLY, and then begin.
- Choose one partner to be the observer and one partner to be the artist.
- Observer: You will look at a photograph. Under no circumstances should the artist see the photograph until you are finished with this part of the activity. Click the link (in red, below these instructions) to look at the photograph; do NOT click on the photograph link until you have read the rest of the instructions.
- Artist: Get a pencil and a piece of paper. Again, the artist should NOT look at the original photograph. As the artist, you will draw a picture based on what the observer says. Do NOT allow the observer to see your drawing until you are finished with this part of the activity.
- Observer: Make as many observations as you can about the photograph. You should make these observations aloud so that the artist can hear you. Your goal is to describe the photograph so well that the artist is able to perfectly replicate the original photograph without looking at it.
- Artist: Listen to the observations made by the observer. Try to draw what the observer tells you to draw. Under no circumstances should the observer see the picture you are drawing until you are finished making the drawing. You (the artist) are NOT allowed to ask any questions about the photograph while drawing; just listen to what the observer tells you to draw and draw it.
- Artist and Observer: When the artist is finished making the drawing, you may compare the original photograph with the drawing made by the artist. Do NOT make any changes to the drawing at this point.
If you have a webcam or a digital camera (your cell phone probably has one), take a picture of the DRAWING made by the artist so that we can see how well the observer was able to communicate his or her observations to the artist and how well the artist was able to interpret those observations. Save the picture you take to your computer's hard drive; make sure you remember where you save your picture.
Next, upload your picture to the Lino bulletin board below so that we can see your picture. To load your picture to the bulletin board, place your cursor over the top of "Let's See Your Drawing!" (in blue) below. Then, select the picture icon at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Select "Choose File," find your picture, and select "Post." It might take your picture a few seconds to load.
Do NOT place your picture on top of other pictures. You can grab your picture and move it around.
Click HERE if you do not see the Lino bulletin board below or if you have trouble getting the drop-down menu in the Lino to work.
Next, upload your picture to the Lino bulletin board below so that we can see your picture. To load your picture to the bulletin board, place your cursor over the top of "Let's See Your Drawing!" (in blue) below. Then, select the picture icon at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Select "Choose File," find your picture, and select "Post." It might take your picture a few seconds to load.
Do NOT place your picture on top of other pictures. You can grab your picture and move it around.
Click HERE if you do not see the Lino bulletin board below or if you have trouble getting the drop-down menu in the Lino to work.
Now, you and your partner should discuss the drawing you made. With your partner, decide how you think your drawing should be rated (1 star - 5 stars). Then, use the poll at the right to rate your drawing. See the explanations for the star ratings in the poll. Each team only needs to submit ONE rating unless, of course, the partners cannot reach an agreement about a rating. In that case, the partners may submit their own ratings. |
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Don't worry if your observational skills aren't quite what you think they should be. One goal of this activity is to help you start learning how to make good observations.