Drawing biological Drawing biological diagramsdiagrams

Drawing biological Drawing biological diagramsdiagrams

Making a biological diagrams

• Use a sharp HB pencil. Never draw in pen.• Draw large diagrams, occupying about 2/3 of

an A4 paper.• Draw with smooth lines. Keep all parts in

proportion.• Do not shade your diagram.• Draw ‘freehand’, do not use a ruler or

compass.• Label different parts of a diagram.• Give each diagram a title (and the power of

magnification)

The photomicrograph below shows some amoebae magnified six hundred times.

Make a labelled drawing of one Amoeba. Give an appropriate title to your drawing.