Photo Scavenger Hunt NEW! Students will celebrate Earth Day by
applying what they’ve learned about studying the natural world.
The class will use a digital camera to capture outdoor imagery
and to help them understand the importance of scientific
inquiry. - Learn from careful observations and simple
experiments - Use pictures to aid in comprehension of text -
Understand level-appropriate vocabulary Photo Scavenger Hunt
(PDF) printable 1 digital camera per group of 4 students (if
multiple digital cameras are unavailable, complete the activity
as a class) 1. Lead a class discussion about Earth Day. Explore
the history of Earth Day with your students and identify key
issues associated with today's celebrations of Earth Day. For
background information about Earth Day, please visit:
www.epa.gov/earthday/. 2. Distribute the Photo Scavenger Hunt
(PDF) student printable. 3. Help students understand the basic
elements of scientific study. Review the key words at the bottom
of the printable with your class. Invite stud