Sketching and Observation

Sketching a Bearded Dragon

• Start by observing the subject and drawing what you see, a little bit at a time.
• Begin with a simple part like the tail.
• Notice the colors and details of each part, like the legs.

Assisting with the Sketch

• Guide the process by asking questions.
• Encourage observation and drawing what is seen.
• Break down the subject into smaller parts (e.g., tail, feet).
• Ask about the shapes of the different parts to help guide the drawing (e.g. triangle for the head).

Observing a Bearded Dragon

• Notice details such as missing toes.
• The legs stick out from the body after the tail.

Exploring Leaves: Discovering Differences and Similarities

• Ramon Henry found two leaves and noticed differences between them.
• One leaf is from a big tree, and the other is from a smaller tree.
• The leaf from the smaller tree is skinnier, while the one from the big tree is flatter.
• Dulce is asked to observe the leaves and identify any differences or similarities.

Leaf Origins and Growth

• It's suggested that the leaf from the small tree will look like the leaf from the big tree once it grows bigger.

Exploring a Variety of Leaves

• The leaves have different shapes.

Leaf Colors

• Leaves have differing colors: green, yellow, and brown.
• The various shades of brown on the leaves are also noticed.

Leaf Sizes and Comparisons

• Leaves are compared based on size: small, medium, and large.

Leaf Origins

• One leaf comes from a pine cone tree.
• Another may come from a green or brown tree.