In this character development worksheet set, students color the cover of a book. They write a sentence about what really bugs them and color their observation log.

Students choose a subject or setting that be suitable for them to observe for the entire school year. They are encouraged to pick a site that they have ready access to and that they believe be interested in.

In this fieldwork instructional activity, 8th graders record observations at a job site. Fields for notes include: occupation observed, workspace description, equipment, etc.