PROJECT LAB / OBSERVATION

A pocket-sized plant portrait

Make an accessible guide to looking closely at local plant life.

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Who it is for

Nature observers and people practicing accessible information design.

What you will practice

Combine observation, source-linked descriptions, and a clear page layout.

What to bring

Notebook, camera or sketching materials, and reliable botanical references.

An optional AI contribution

Suggest plain-language wording for source material you supply; you review names and descriptions.

Your seven-day plan

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Day 1Choose three plants to observe without collecting them. Sketch their setting.Day 2Record visible details such as leaf shape, texture, and color.Day 3Consult reliable references or an expert community for names; retain identification status.Day 4Draft a short observational description for each subject, without edibility or use instructions.Day 5Arrange the descriptions and original images into a small, readable guide.Day 6Ask a willing reader to describe the information they can find. Improve captions and layout.Day 7Finish the guide, add source credits and observation dates, and note a seasonal question.

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