This artifact goes through the process of how to describe images. You can edit this to make the instructions in Spanish, to add or change images, or to add or change activities.
This lesson helps students realize the impact of writing with effective description.
Students investigate the difference between qualitative and quantitative measurements and observations. By describing objects both qualitatively and quantitatively, they learn that both types of information are required for complete descriptions. Students discuss the characteristics of many objects, demonstrating how engineers use both qualitative and quantitative information in product design.
Students select a famous person to describe (actor, musician, sports figure, social media figure, etc.) They can be current famous figures or can be from history. They should be sure to choose someone who has enough information available about them.
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