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Drawing Objects

Learning Objectives

  • Follow a 4-step sketching process: observe, sketch, improve, share
  • Use basic shapes to build up a drawing of a real object
  • Understand why designers draw before they build
Kindergarten · Lesson 5 of 10 · Maker Stage

Drawing Objects

Sketch what you see — great designers always draw before they build!

🎯 The 4 Steps of Design Sketching
  1. Observe — Look at the object carefully before you draw it
  2. Sketch — Use a pencil to draw what you see (it doesn't have to be perfect!)
  3. Improve — Look again and fix anything that doesn't look right
  4. Share — Show your drawing to a friend and explain what you drew
💡 Why Do Designers Draw First?

Drawing helps you plan your idea before you build it. Every great invention — from phones to spaceships — started as a simple drawing on paper! A sketch is like a map for your creation.

✋ Activity: Object Sketching

Choose 2 objects from your desk (like an eraser or pencil case). Follow the 4 steps: Observe → Sketch → Improve → Share. Try to use shapes you know to build up the drawing!

✏️ Maker Journal Prompt

Draw your dream toy. What shapes did you use? What does it do? Label at least 2 parts of your drawing.

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