Danielle placed a bee and a lady bug within the home depicted on hertile. The home was used as a symbol of peace and harmony. Each child paintedtheir wetland animal within the safe confines of the structure.
One individual who worked with us from the time of our initial fieldtrip to Pickerington Ponds was Kim Haithcoat. Kim was the landscape designerfor Metro Parks of Columbus and Franklin County during the period of timethat Pickerington Ponds was being restored to an accessible wetland preserve.She attended the planning meeting for arranging the initial field trip withPickerington Elementary students and Ron Hirschi. At that time she met MarySheridan, art teacher at Pickerington Elementary, and plans were made forthe students to be involved in the aesthetic design of the park. Their roleultimately led to the creation of a 7' x 14' ceramic mural, depicting thethings that they saw and imagined during their visits to the park.
Kim continuously involved the students in the park design, but also becamea valuable resource as guide and teacher about the natural habitat. Shewas visible throughout the entire wetland investigation, often integralin teaching them about the consequences, both good and bad, of man's habitationof natural environments.
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Kim's return postcard, indicating her interest in participating in the project,clearly stated her issue of concern for the animals who are affected bypollution by the habitation of man. |
Kim's tile came in a box wrapped with paper printed with fish all overit and covered in a fish net. The inside of the box was lined with mossand fragrant soaps shaped like fish and shells. Kim's tile depicted abeautifully colored fish with flipping tail and a tear coming from it's eye.
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