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Sample Impression Worksheet

Name____________________________

In the table, write the name of the object you are using. In the next column classify it as a soft or hard object. After you make an impression, put an x under the column for the quality of that object's impression (none, poor, good, or excellent).

Impressions Quality

Object name or description Soft or hard None Poor Good Excellent
1._________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____
2._________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____
3._________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____
4._________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____
5._________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____

 

Based on the data you collected, answer the following questions.

1). Which objects (name or description) made the best impressions?

 

 

2). Which objects (name or description) made the worst impressions?

 

 

3). Imagine a dead animal or plant that was buried in the mud. What parts of that animal or plant might make good impressions?

 

 

 

 

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