Aesthetic and Functional Value of Wetlands:
Discovery Center
Overview: . Metaphors and Simile are tough, but truly bring out the best in descriptive science, because good scientists must be able to describe what they are observing. In this activity students will be given a wetland picture and asked to describe what they see in their field journals-using at least one simile and one metaphor.

Time: 20 minutes

Location: Indoors

Learner Outcomes:

  1. Students will judge four pieces of artwork based on their own preferences.
  2. Students will practice their descriptive science skills.

Materials

  1. 10 or more works of Wildlife Art (numbered from 1-10 or more)
  2. Paper and pencil.

Preparation

  1. Set-up the artwork around your classroom, so students can sequentially move through the pieces.
  2. You may also choose to do
    A virtual wildlife tour on
    Wildlifeart.org.

Wildlife Art Gallery

  1. In front of you are at least five works of wildlife art.
  2. Walk around the classroom carefully looking at each piece of art.
  3. Find your favorite and describe the scene using metaphor and simile.

Stories in Pictures

  1. Carefully look at this piece of art.
  2. Write a story describing what you think is happening in the artwork, you must use at least one metaphor and one simile in your story.
  3. Share your stories with group mates and edit, then write your final draft in your field journal.

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