This is a drawing of a deer. Although this is most likely more detailed than an elementary student would be able to draw, I think it is important to allow students to express their environmental views and experiences through art. I chose this particular picture because deer hunting season is coming up very soon, and this may be an interest of the students and their families. I feel I can use art activities in my classroom, but I also believe it is very important that students are allowed creativity in these activities. For instance, I do not want my students to feel they have to draw a particular animal or part of nature. I want to emphasize that there is no right or wrong answer, but that students need to have fun and do their best, and be prepared to discuss their experience in nature and drawing of it with the rest of the class.
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