Freeze frame

This technique provides the opportunity to generate 'a-moment-in-time' which can be frozen and held like a photograph.

This approach facilitates reflective thought regarding 'important' aspects of scientific ideas to share as well as offering a 3D 'picture' illustration that allows others to consider varied interpretations of science. On this website, for example, the different ways that toys work is illustrated through freeze frame.

Tableau

This technique is similar to freeze frame, in that, it is a 'still representation', but it is used to explore a single expression of an idea or viewpoint rather than a 'moment-in-time'. The frozen pose, may for example illustrate 'experimentation' or 'close observation' or 'recording results'. On this website, there is an illustration of the way tableau has been used to help children appreciate the range of skills a scientist needs to be successful.