Whether you're into science or science fiction, we've got the easy, step-by-step science drawing tutorials you need to explore the world or even the universe.
35 Easy Science Drawing Ideas
Laboratory
What items might you expect to find in a science lab? This one has flasks, vials, beakers, a Bunsen burner, and a microscope.
Library
Libraries are just as important as laboratories. In fact, libraries contain the information that is discovered in labs. Sketch yourself learning, and complete the easy rectangular shelf full of books.
Robot
Humanoid robots were once in the realm of science fiction, but today, they are a reality. If you want to engineer your own amazing robot, get started by learning how to complete this futuristic sketch.
Computer
Computers are a product of science, and they have helped advance research in many ways. Use simple geometry to create the rectangular shapes of this sleek laptop computer.
Cartoon Scientist
Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists to ever live. Inspire yourself by drawing his portrait in a humorous caricature style.
Telescope
Telescopes allow us to look much farther into the night sky than the naked eye can see. You can use simple shapes - ovals, rectangles, and triangles - to assemble this scientific instrument.
Open Book
When you read, the world can be an open book to you. Learn from the scientists of the past by reading - and learn from this tutorial by following the simple steps.
Abs
Understanding how the muscles work together is important to medicine and biology. You can begin your study by drawing these abdominal, oblique, and pectoral muscles.
Thermometer
Thermometers measure temperature. This one is marked in degrees Celsius, the standard measurement system for science applications around the world. You can add numbers to the side of the thermometer to accurately depict your observations.
Astronaut
Many young scientists dream of going to space someday. Do you? Suit up as you learn to draw this astronaut floating in a zero-gravity environment.
Anemometer
Anemometers measure wind speed and air pressure. With rounded cups attached to spinning arms, they resemble the weathervane listed below.
Food Chain
The food chain describes how energy passes from plants to animals. This food chain involves cattails, a grasshopper, a bird, a snake, a hawk, and mushrooms.
Explosion
From the lab to the field, science experiments can make things explode. You can draw an explosion complete with shock waves, smoke, and flying debris known as shrapnel.
Realistic Skull
The skull consists of 22 bones, many of which are fused together. In this diagram, you can observe the frontal, nasal, and zygomatic bones, as well as the maxilla, mandible, and teeth.
Atom
The atom is the basic unit of all matter. It is also an easy science drawing to start with. Here, you will draw the round nucleus and electrons, along with curved shapes to indicate their uncertain paths.
Battery
In science class, you can do experiments with simple batteries to learn about electricity. Learn how to draw a battery so that you can make diagrams to accompany your notes.
Astronaut Helmet
Scenes of astronauts looking to the stars have inspired generations. You can draw this realistic helmet and face shield.
Water Cycle
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration. This chart explains how water forms clouds and rains back down to make life on Earth possible.
Solar Eclipse
You shouldn’t look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. But you can look to this simple chart to explain how and why an eclipse is happening.
Human Heart
In the human body, hearts are not shaped like emojis. In this realistic diagram, you can see the aorta, vena cava, pulmonary artery, and the left and right ventricles.
Skull in Profile
Many scientists study bones to learn about human anatomy. In this diagram, you can see the frontal, parietal, sphenoid, temporal, and occipital bones, as well as the coronal suture where they have fused together.
Magnifying Glass
A magnifying class like this one uses a glass lens to make objects appear larger. You can see here that the letter “A” is bigger than the “B” and “C.” For even smaller objects, check out the microscope below.
Microscope
Microscopes allow you to look at tiny objects using light, mirrors, and a magnifying lens. You can draw this instrument large enough that you won’t need a magnifying glass to see it.
Easy Cartoon Space Rocket
Let your dreams take flight with the powerful engines of this rocket ship. With its teardrop shape and large round window, this rocket is drawn in classic 1960s science fiction style.
Solar System
Can you name the planets of the solar system in order? Once you’ve drawn this chart, you will. It includes the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Weathervane
Weathervanes have metal arms that turn to tell you the direction of the wind. They also have decorative elements - in this case, a barnyard rooster perched on top.
Spine
The spine is made up of 33 bones. You can see 19 of them in this medical chart - by adulthood, some of the bones fuse together, decreasing the total to 24.
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton is famous for "discovering" gravity. Learn to draw his powdered wig, his antiquated clothing, and the fateful apple that may have inspired him.
Animal Cell
Exploring the parts of the eukaryotic cell is a great science project. In this cross-section, you can observe both the cell's outer membrane and its internal structures, including the nucleus and organelles.
Satellite
Satellites have been encircling the earth for nearly a century. Many look like this one, with winglike solar panels and large dishes to receive radio transmissions.
Radar Antenna
Radar antennas like this one are used to track objects in the sky. Of course, you could also draw this one as a ray gun for a shocking sci-fi experience.
Easy Globe
Geography is the science or study of the land and its features. Can you identify the continents of North and South America, Europe, and Africa on this globe?
Cartoon Brain
It's not brain surgery - learning how to draw a brain is easy. Did you know? The brain's cortical folds allow for more brain power to fit into a smaller space.
Cartoon Astronaut
Chase your dreams among the stars as you draw this boy astronaut, the first kid in space! He wears a white suit and a large, transparent helmet. Can you imagine the rocket ship his lifeline is attached to?
X-Ray
Fool your friends with this fun X-ray drawing! Can you make the drawing the size of your hand? If so, you'll be able to place your hand beneath it for a fun effect.
More About Drawing Science
If you're struggling to find a topic for your next report or science fair project, we've got you covered. You can learn how to draw instructive diagrams - the solar system, a food web, or the water cycle, for example - to illustrate your report or even to prepare a poster.
These drawing guides are also great for homeschoolers or Montessori-style learning. If you want to learn about the human body, for instance, you can draw a diagram of the skull or spine, and study the muscles that cover them.
Or you can explore the exciting world of chemistry. Challenge yourself to alter the atom drawing to match each element of the periodic table.
You can also use these drawings to take good notes when you make observations or do experiments. Draw the thermometer to record and compare temperatures in a creative way. Or, draw the laboratory then color and label the chemicals to match those that you are using.

The possibilities are endless when you have science on your side. As Ms. Frizzle always said, "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!"

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