Botany Campus Photography Project

Please upload photos before class on Tuesday, May 17.

Homework: find a digital camera to bring in May 10 and May 11

The Plan:

-As a group, walk the perimeter of campus on May 10, visiting the “Great Swamp,” Quarries, and fields.

-On May 11, break into small groups to use the class to take photos.

Choices

A: Plant Focus

• Take a close up (macro) photograph of a plant
• Take a landscape photo

You must identify the plant(s) present in the photo with both common name as well as the latin name.

B: Wildlife and Plant Focus

• Photograph an animal
• Take a picture of a major plant-based food source for this animal

Ex. Squirrel/acorns; Moose and aquatic vegetation of choice; etc

            You will also be identifying the organisms with their common and latin names 

Results:

• Each student will put their photos in the student shared folder.
• In class, students will give a slideshow, and select 2 photos to print.
• Photos will be printed 8x10 and framed and displayed through exhibition night. Students who purchased their prints/frames may take theirs home at this time.