These pictures were all taken within a half mile of the school. My Ecology class took a couple of "Nature Walks" to find examples. These pictures were all taken with cell phones. It is important to make sure the class follows the guidelines on both field trips and using cameras in the classroom.
Lens Focus. Camouflage was a hard one to find. We found this cocoon on a red cedar. This type of camouflage helps the offspring by using some of the needles to blend in.
Perspective. Importance in Nature. My class decided on the sun as important in nature. The sun's energy is important in all aspects from the food webs to the weather. This picture was taken right outside of the school building. The students liked the way the clouds made the halo around the sun.
Focus on Lighting. Something Colorful. This flower is almost always one of the first signs of spring. The bright yellow is a sharp contrast to the brown leaves and grass that is still around when it blooms. This sign of spring means that winter is just about over and the newness of spring has begun.
Composition. Something gross. The students thought this was gross because of the placement on the sidewalk. Although droppings are just a natural part of the environment most of them said this could be gross. Just walking around the block and the school campus there were not many things that the students considered gross.
Zoom. Something small. Can you find the bee in the picture? The bee is small but a very important part of the food web (both for the plants and animals). The picture could of been zoomed in a little closer but I think it shows the size of the bee in relation to the plants.
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