Mini response 2: Sense of Place

1. Referring to the article, please reflect on ways to develop a sense of place. Explain

Here are some interesting ideas that I took away 

• Understanding Yourself: This can be a great way to see and understand your surroundings. Also, you can relax and take in the environment.

• Changing Positions: Changing your physical position on viewing an object can change your way of thinking and give you an idea on how another person/animal could see something.

2.Record what you have done already as part of developing a sense of place in Salem.


I have been able to walk down to Forest River Park multiple times and enjoy the surrounding an

3. List the way the article suggested to foster a sense of place and explain what you have done that is similar. Explain in depth.

I have done the "Finding Patterns" one in my Biology Lab. I have had to take note of what I see out in the environment and take pictures.  

4.Record what you read about in the article that you have not tried but want to.  Share the aspects from the article and reflect on why you chose these. Explain.

I would like to try "Magnifying the World" because I think it would be cool to see what an object in nature would look like magnified. It is always interesting to see what can be easily overlooked by the naked eye.

5.Record what you read about developing a sense of place that you have not tried, but are afraid to try. Explain why.

I don't know how I feel about "naming plants and animals". There is usually too many to track and I'll uncomfortable doing it in general.


6. Record what you read about developing a sense of place that you have not tried and have no interest in trying. Explain.

I could not see myself "speaking to nature" not because I am scared to do so, but because I can't see myself speaking to rocks.