Sketching Problem Solutions - 1st Grade Science
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What is one correct way to show a measurement idea in a sketch without exact numbers?
What is one correct way to show a measurement idea in a sketch without exact numbers?
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Use words like longer, shorter, or same length. Relative terms show size without exact measures.
Use words like longer, shorter, or same length. Relative terms show size without exact measures.
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What should you do in a sketch to show a solution that uses a sequence of steps?
What should you do in a sketch to show a solution that uses a sequence of steps?
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Draw the steps in order, left to right or top to bottom. Sequential arrangement shows the process flow.
Draw the steps in order, left to right or top to bottom. Sequential arrangement shows the process flow.
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Identify the best sketch choice for a shadow problem: include light source, object, and screen?
Identify the best sketch choice for a shadow problem: include light source, object, and screen?
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Yes, include the light source, object, and screen. All three elements are needed to show shadows.
Yes, include the light source, object, and screen. All three elements are needed to show shadows.
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Which option is the best sketch for showing how to keep an ice cube from melting fast?
Which option is the best sketch for showing how to keep an ice cube from melting fast?
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Ice cube inside an insulating cover, labeled. Insulation prevents heat transfer to the ice.
Ice cube inside an insulating cover, labeled. Insulation prevents heat transfer to the ice.
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What should you add to a sketch to show that a plant needs sunlight from a window?
What should you add to a sketch to show that a plant needs sunlight from a window?
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Draw the sun or window light arrows toward the plant. Light arrows show the plant's energy source.
Draw the sun or window light arrows toward the plant. Light arrows show the plant's energy source.
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Identify what to draw to show a magnet picking up paper clips from a pile.
Identify what to draw to show a magnet picking up paper clips from a pile.
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A magnet near paper clips with arrows toward the magnet. Arrows show magnetic attraction pulling clips.
A magnet near paper clips with arrows toward the magnet. Arrows show magnetic attraction pulling clips.
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Which option best shows a solution for a ramp problem: show ramp slope and arrow down the ramp?
Which option best shows a solution for a ramp problem: show ramp slope and arrow down the ramp?
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Show the ramp and an arrow down the ramp. Shows gravity's effect on the ramp clearly.
Show the ramp and an arrow down the ramp. Shows gravity's effect on the ramp clearly.
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What should you sketch to show a solution for keeping a toy boat from tipping in water?
What should you sketch to show a solution for keeping a toy boat from tipping in water?
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A wider base or balanced weight placement, labeled. Wider base or balanced weight prevents tipping.
A wider base or balanced weight placement, labeled. Wider base or balanced weight prevents tipping.
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Identify the best sketch feature to show a before-and-after change in an object.
Identify the best sketch feature to show a before-and-after change in an object.
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Two pictures labeled before and after. Two labeled pictures clearly show the change.
Two pictures labeled before and after. Two labeled pictures clearly show the change.
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What should you do if your sketch is too crowded to read clearly?
What should you do if your sketch is too crowded to read clearly?
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Redraw larger and include only important details. Simplifying makes the sketch easier to understand.
Redraw larger and include only important details. Simplifying makes the sketch easier to understand.
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Which option is best for showing where water goes in a simple model: arrows or many sentences?
Which option is best for showing where water goes in a simple model: arrows or many sentences?
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Arrows. Arrows are clearer than written descriptions.
Arrows. Arrows are clearer than written descriptions.
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What is the correct way to show that an object stops in a sketch?
What is the correct way to show that an object stops in a sketch?
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Show the object at the end point with no motion arrow. No arrow means no movement at that position.
Show the object at the end point with no motion arrow. No arrow means no movement at that position.
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What should you add to a sketch to show which object is which?
What should you add to a sketch to show which object is which?
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Labels for each object. Labels help identify different parts clearly.
Labels for each object. Labels help identify different parts clearly.
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What is the best way to show the start and end of a path in a sketch?
What is the best way to show the start and end of a path in a sketch?
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Mark a start point and an end point. Clear endpoints show the complete journey.
Mark a start point and an end point. Clear endpoints show the complete journey.
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What should you do in a sketch to show a solution that uses sorting into groups?
What should you do in a sketch to show a solution that uses sorting into groups?
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Draw separate groups and label each group. Grouping visually shows the sorting solution.
Draw separate groups and label each group. Grouping visually shows the sorting solution.
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