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How Can I Capture My Experiences In a Story, Poem or Drawing?

After visiting an elephant seal colony, students will use their experiences to create a story, poem, or drawing. Several activity options are provided. Students or teachers choose which activity will be completed.

Time required: time varies Location: on-site/classroom/homework Suggested group size: entire class Subject(s): creative writing; science, language arts Concept(s) covered: poetry, creative writing Written by: Melinda Repko, National Park Service Last updated: 12/08/00

Student Outcomes
At the end of this activity, the students will be able to:

• Reflect on their experiences by sharing a poem, story, or drawing.



• Make emotional connections to the resources.

Materials
To be provided by the teacher:

• Extra paper included into field journal

To be photocopied from this guide:

• How Can I Capture My Experiences in a Story Poem or Drawing? field journal sheet (40K PDF document)

Procedures

1. Include a copy of the How Can I Capture My Experience in a Story, Poem, or Drawing? field journal sheet in each students journal.



2. Either choose an activity for students to complete or have students decide which they would like to complete.



3. Allow a defined amount of time to complete this activity in the field. Students may refine their work once back in class.

Extension Ideas

1. Have students complete a variety of the activities, creating a booklet of their creative work.



2. Using canvas material and tempera paint, have students create a mural of their experiences at the Elephant Seal Overlook.

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