Our pair project is to identify animals and plants that depend on bodies of water for their survival. Organisms that are identified are photographed. Research on each animal and plant is done to record and report the basic characteristics and life patterns.

In September, on-campus visits were made to the small stream that runs along the side and front of the school; visits were made to the pond at the back of the school. Certain animals and plants were identified. Some of the animals and plants were photographed. A trip was made to the Indian River Lagoon; animals and plants were photographed. Also, a trip was made to Lake Marian where animals and plants were photographed.

During October, research was conducted on the animals and plants identified in September. The Internet and field guides were used to locate characteristics and life patterns of the animals and plants. Notes were taken and organized. The digital photographs were organized in a folder.

November activities included another trip was made to Lake Marian and a few more photographs were taken of animals and plants. Additional research was conducted on the characteristics and life patterns of the animals and plants that were identified. The notes taken in September were further organized and unnecessary data was deleted. Photos were evaluated to determine which ones would be cropped and sized for the web site.

In the month of December, we researched data on the animals and plants that we had photographed. We found the information on the Internet. After editing, the material was printed and attached on both sides to pieces of construcion paper. This way, a student could read the information over a video conference while the Japanese students could also read along (hopefully).

The photos of the animals and plants were developed and placed into a small photo album. When we had the last Japan Club meeting before our December video conference, the students rehearsed. Taking turns, students worked in pairs: one student holding up the photo of the animal or plant to the camera while another one read the data about that particular species.

The presentation of the pair project was made to our partner school during the December video conference. In turn, Motomachi Senior High School presented their pair project to us during the same video conference.

Please refer to the December video conference to view the photos of our pair project presentation with Motomachi Senior High School. The photos attached here are some of the animals and plants that were photographed in or near bodies of water near to our school.

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  Sandhill Crane on campus.jpg (116.19 KB)


  Great Egret at Lake Marian.jpg (84.59 KB)


  Horses and Great Egret at Lake Marian.jpg (60.00 KB)


  Night Heron at Lake Marian.jpg (98.08 KB)


  Cuban Tree Frog near stream.jpg (59.10 KB)


  Great Blue Heron on Lake Marian.jpg (49.56 KB)


  Black Racer Snake on campus.jpg (104.88 KB)


  Gopher Tortoise near a ditch.jpg (113.24 KB)


  Gopher Tortoise Eggs near ditch.jpg (183.58 KB)


  Cattle Egret near a canal.jpg (57.36 KB)


  Limpkin at Lake Marian.jpg (131.60 KB)


  Little Blue Heron at Lake Marian.jpg (54.94 KB)


  Live Oak Tree with Spanish Moss.jpg (103.39 KB)


  Mangroves on Indian River Lagoon.jpg (67.92 KB)


  Pelican on Indian River Lagoon.jpg (120.58 KB)


  Raccoon by a ditch.jpg (70.71 KB)


  Sandpipers at Indian River Lagoon.jpg (75.18 KB)


  Flower near Atlantic Ocean.jpg (95.98 KB)


  Sea Grape Plant near Atlantic Ocean.jpg (99.16 KB)


  Wood Storks at Lake Marian.jpg (51.86 KB)


  Seagull on Indian River Lagoon.jpg (49.88 KB)


  Red-Shouldered Hawk near Lake Marian.jpg (75.45 KB)


  Spanish Moss at Lake Marian.jpg (96.15 KB)


  Southern Leopard Frog near ditch.jpg (176.66 KB)


  Water Hyacinth on Lake Marian.jpg (66.91 KB)


  Unidentified Mammals at Atlantic Ocean.jpg (49.49 KB)

Man, those unidentified mammals on the beach were scary! Beware unless you know what you are doing around them! Seriously, I enjoyed your photos. It is a dreary, cold and wet New Year's Day and we are nursing the results of a bit toooo much real French champagne. (Husband splurged!). Happy New Year.

Cynthia Jones
Bellwood