Lesson Plan: Do You See What I See?
Great Thinker’s Challenge:
Build an awareness of perception by considering how different creatures of different sizes (e.g., an ant, a mouse, a human child, an elephant) might perceive the same item. Develop a vocabulary to describe how these creatures might see a simple object (like a flower) and create a visual representation of that object from each creature’s perspective.
Learning Objectives:
(Mathematics) Describe the relative locations of objects or people using positional language (e.g., over, under, above, below, in front of, behind)
(Mathematics) Compare several objects using non-standard measurable attributes and relative terms (e.g., bigger, smaller, shortest, tallest)
(Visual Arts) Use elements of design, including texture (e.g., fuzzy, prickly, bumpy, smooth), and principals of design, including contrast (e.g., large/ small) to create an impression of perspective and proportion.
(Literacy) Write short texts using a few simple forms.
Materials/Preparation:
Book: Zoom In, Zoom Out
An everyday object to that has some interesting textures when examined closely (e.g., a flower or plant, a large leaf, a melon, a fluffy winter scarf)
Magnifying Glass or (Optional) Digital camera
Paper, markers, crayons
Grade Range: JK-2
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