Drawing activities in science can help students conceptualize and reflect on their experiences. In this article, the authors share their experiences incorporating drawing into science lessons for third- and fourth-grade students. While these examples pertain to life science lessons, drawing strategically is appropriate for any topic and is an effective method for the motivation, instruction, and assessment of students of "all" abilities and levels, including students who are learning English and students with other special needs. (Contains 4 figures, 4 resources and 1 online resource.)