This fun and educational photo project invites students to go on a photo safari in their own neighborhood! With a camera or smartphone, they search for animals in parks, gardens, or schoolyards, capture their discoveries, and learn about wildlife observation, photo composition, and local biodiversity.

Students will:

• observe animals in everyday surroundings

• learn basic nature photography skills

• explore habitats and animal behavior

• document findings through images and descriptions

Includes:

• preparation tasks for a guided photo safari

• tip sheet on animal spotting and taking good pictures

• reflection prompts on nature and observation

• printable animal report templates

• group activity to present their best wildlife shots

• PLUS: 6 worksheets with image analysis, classification tasks, terminology, and small research challenges

Perfect for Science, Biology, or Environmental Studies – this activity boosts observation skills, creativity, and ecological awareness.