Nature Essay Prompt - Unit 4

Take what you have read and learned about the power, influence and experience of nature and write your own reflection on the power of nature. Here are some questions to get you started but you can take this in any direction you choose as long as it is a discussion on nature and how it is related to the human experience.

What is my personal connection with nature? Why do I feel a certain way I do about nature? Where does that come from?

How have/do humans impact the planet they live on? You could discuss an argument of policy and suggest a solution (or join the discourse community already talking about such an issue): global warming, rainforest preservation, conservation efforts, animal rights, etc.

You could reflect on the power of nature - research the impacts of tsunamis, hurricanes, mudslides, avalanches, even instances like Steve Irwin dying after an animal attack. Or you could take it the opposite way and look into people who have undeniably unique connections with animals (Jane Goodall, GoPro has a fantastic documentary on Kevin Richardson who was “adopted” into a pride of lions) how do they do this? What does it suggest about nature and humans? How can we live in harmony with nature? Why is that important?

Length expectation: at least 800 words (about 2 pages)

Handwrite or type. Due at end of class. Email to me at meredith.mohr@staffordmsd.org if you type.