English zoologist, BBC programme contributor and children’s author Nicola Davies presented lessons on nature and offered writing tips to Hamilton Central School students Tuesday, May 14, thanks to the support of the Hamilton Emerald Foundation and the Hamilton PTO.
Davies, who currently resides in Wales, has been a presenter on BBC’s The Really Wild Show and has written numerous children’s fiction and non-fiction books, including The Lion Who Stole My Arm and Poo: A Natural History of the Unmentionable.
While at HCS, Davies shared her love of whales and the ocean with elementary students. She taught them whale sounds and helped the students visualize the size of a whale by pacing off how large it would be compared to the school auditorium where she was presenting.
“It was a really good visual,” said first-grade teacher Jessica Poyer. “A real life comparison made it easy for them to see. She definitely brought the sights and sounds of the ocean to the auditorium.”
With middle school students, Davies highlighted her career as an author as she read from some of her newer titles, including The Elephant Road. English teacher Donna Moren’s Creative Writing class also joined with some of the middle schoolers as Davies discussed the writing process and the challenges of writing.
“Many of the students had never thought about the idea of becoming both a scientist and a writer,” said Moren. “She was really dynamic. She is obviously passionate her work, and I love to see people who are passionate about their work.”
Davies’ visit would not have been possible without the generous support of the Hamilton Emerald Foundation and the Hamilton PTO.
Davies, who currently resides in Wales, has been a presenter on BBC’s The Really Wild Show and has written numerous children’s fiction and non-fiction books, including The Lion Who Stole My Arm and Poo: A Natural History of the Unmentionable.
While at HCS, Davies shared her love of whales and the ocean with elementary students. She taught them whale sounds and helped the students visualize the size of a whale by pacing off how large it would be compared to the school auditorium where she was presenting.
“It was a really good visual,” said first-grade teacher Jessica Poyer. “A real life comparison made it easy for them to see. She definitely brought the sights and sounds of the ocean to the auditorium.”
With middle school students, Davies highlighted her career as an author as she read from some of her newer titles, including The Elephant Road. English teacher Donna Moren’s Creative Writing class also joined with some of the middle schoolers as Davies discussed the writing process and the challenges of writing.
“Many of the students had never thought about the idea of becoming both a scientist and a writer,” said Moren. “She was really dynamic. She is obviously passionate her work, and I love to see people who are passionate about their work.”
Davies’ visit would not have been possible without the generous support of the Hamilton Emerald Foundation and the Hamilton PTO.