Field Trip - Shelving Rock

Our field trip to Shelving Rock Falls is happening ...

• Tomorrow

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

Answer explanation

We will be meeting in the MacLab at 7:40 Monday morning. We will return to school around 1:30.

Where is Shelving Rock on this map of Lake George?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Shelving Rock is on the east side of Lake George, in Fort Ann.

TRUE or FALSE:

If you forget to bring your lunch, you can buy food there.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FALSE.

You must bring your own food and water for the day.

Food delivery services will not drive to where we are.

You will understand why after you see the road will be traveling on.

What should I wear?

• Comfortable hiking clothes.

• Sneakers.

• Layers.

• Bug Spray.

Answer explanation

All of the above would be in your best interest! The weather forecast looks chilly for the morning. Plus, it's often colder there than at school.

You may swim if you're feeling brave, but remember, it's a school trip with your teachers, so wear appropriate swimming attire.

TRUE or FALSE:

Ms. Bengle saw this snake in a tree at Shelving Rock.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

TRUE! You never know what wildlife you will find or where you will find it.

Respect wildlife and their space.

Can we fish?

• Yes.

• No.

Answer explanation

You may fish if you have your NYS fishing license with you and follow all rules.

Can we feed the ducks?

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

Ducks don't fare well off human food, especially carbs (bread).

They fill up on what humans give them and then don't seek out the food that is best for them. Ducklings can get growth defects if they don't get their proper nutrients.

Here's some more info:

https://maineaudubon.org/news/dos-and-donts-of-duck-feeding/d

There are no assignments for the trip. Just take random pictures.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FALSE!

There will be 5 graded photos.

1. Slow shutter water fall.

2. Animal Kingdom

3. Fill the frame

4. Summer portrait

5. Free choice (pick one from 15+/-)

To create a slow shutter waterfall image, you should:

• Use TV mode.

• Use AV mode.

• Use automatic.

• Use manual mode.

Answer explanation

TV mode or Manual Mode will work.

If you use live mode, you can see if your image will be too bright or too dark.

A longer exposure time will create a more veiled, silky appearance. But too much time will create a completely white image.

What are some other things you should keep in mind when taking a slow shutter picture?

• Use a tripod.

• Use manual focus.

• Use autofocus.

• Use a timer and place camera on a steady surface.

Answer explanation

Use tripod or a time so the non-moving objects remain clear. We're going to use timers on a steady surface so that we don't have to carry tripods.

Use manual focus so that the autofocusing/glitching does not interfere with the shutter timing.