River Hitt HiGH SCHOOL _ ___ HOWARD COUNTY {2101 Clarksville Pike « Clarksville, MD 21029 + 410-313-7120 « (F) 40 7406 + worw-heps.org/thhs -d and Talented Program Product Abstract Each student in the Independent Research program must carry out an authentic, advanced research project, which is capable of evaluating the quality, authenticity, and novelty. The following information written by the student provides an overview of the project proposal as planned. Student: Mirabella Meoni Date: May 15, 2019 Research Title: The Impact of Conservation Photography. Purpose: To inform student members of the photographic community of the opportunities in conservation photography, and increase awareness ofits ability to effect change. Expected Product or Outcome: A lesson plan designed to familiarize the audience with conservation photography and photographers. This plan will include background information about photography, conservation, and an in-depth of the three photographers the researcher interviewed. The Powerpoint and script will be given the photography teachers at her school. Novelty of Product: The presentation will help to better the the knowledge of photography students by passing on gathered information in a way that will prove to be effective in the expansion of scientific knowledge. It is important to share research results with others in the photographic community so that knowledge can be expanded, and awareness spread. Auudience(s); The proposed audiences will be the members of advanced photography classes at River Hill High School. Process or Method: 1. Gather scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles from Ecology and Society, Environmental Education Research, ete - over 20. 2. Receive guidance from an advisor, Karine Aigner, Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers. Review and choose premier examples of conservation photography and contact the photographers. 4, Conduct, record, and transcribe 3 primary source interviews with conservation photographers to attain information cn their inspiration, struggles, successes, and conservation photography in general 5. Analyze data from interview responses; determine their philosophy on visual education and topic choice. Interview the photography department chair, Mr. Jacob Cecil, and gather and synthesize information about planning visual art lessons using Common Core for a tecnage audience countywide. 7. Design an interactive lesson plan that synthesizes the information compiled throughout the school year for photography teachers to use with their students. ete'ssionate, PYpig or J Studen’s Signature: Myr _ lass of 2019