ACTIVITY:

Magical Images of the Estuary

The estuary is truly a magical place.

Bring the magic to life by capturing it with a magic “eye”!

Materials:

• Polaroid cameras
• Film
• “Magical Images of the Estuary” handout, page 70.

Process:

• Choose a local wetland area to visit.
• Download and print a copy of the “Magical Images of the Estuary” handout.
• Brainstorm a list of picture-taking hints with your Teacher
  
• • Examples include:
  • Always take pictures with the light behind you; do not face the sun!
  • Choose a center of interest for the picture.
  • Look for interesting textures, lines, color and form.
  • Try getting real close! (Use common sense with animals.)
  • Show the size and scale of an object by placing a common object that  everyone can identify (such as a coin) in the photo composition.
    
    
• Discuss with students possible subjects for their photo journals or photo essays.

• Examples include:
• Animals, birds, or grasses and plants in the estuary;
• Producers, consumers, and decomposers in the food chain;
• Elements of the water cycle, and
• A “tour” through the estuary!

Extension:

Exhibit photo journal and photo essays at a school function or in an elementary school classroom.