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Readers Who Struggle Can Learn From Wonderful Teacher/Student Created On-Level Reading Projects

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create their own books. In this book making lesson, students pick a subject and take photographs of it. They use these photographs to write their own story using their sight words. 
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Life Cycle of A Butterfly

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the life cycle of the butterfly. For this life cycle lesson, 3rd graders observe caterpillars in their classrooms. Students put the caterpillars in butterfly habitats and photograph them at each stage of their growth....
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The ABC's of Sunshine

For Teachers K - 1st
Students produce an ABC book of photographs. For this alphabet book lesson, students think about items around their school that correspond with letters of the alphabet. They take pictures of those items, print them, and develop a...
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Geography of Our Environment

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students explore geographical elements. In this geographical elements lesson, students create a map showing the geographical elements in their area. Students take pictures of these elements to glue to their map and present it to the class.
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Animal Science Research Report

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research an animal. In this research lesson, students utilize various types of technology to gather information about an animal. Students create a class blog and use digital photography for their research.
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Using Our Senses

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the five senses. In this five senses lesson, 1st graders use digital cameras to take pictures of things in nature they can hear, smell, see, taste or touch. Students create a slideshow and present to the community.
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Digital Forensics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine a crime scene and photograph evidence.  In this forensics digital photography lesson, students recognize the correct procedures for filming a crime scene.  High schoolers document evidence and keep a log of the...
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Nature Inspired Digital Alphabet

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore digital photography.  In this photography and literacy instructional activity, students take digital photographs of examples of the alphabet in nature after reviewing basic vocabulary and skills that relate to...
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Poetry and Photography

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners determine how to use photographs to depict the feelings and meaning of poetry. In this poetry expression lesson plan, students work in teams as production companies to design a short film of photos. They use the film as a medium...
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Animal Morphs

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore animal drawing.  In this cross curriculum drawing, photography,  and animals lesson, students combine computer drawing and freehand drawing to create an animal and its environment using a photograph of their own face...
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Literacy Through Photography

For Teachers K - 5th
Students practice using words to describe photographs they have taken.  In this descriptive writing lesson, students utilize a disposable or digital camera to take 5 pictures of their life after school.  Students create slides from their...
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Crime Scene Documentation

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students become forensic investigators. In this crime scene instructional activity, students go to the science lab which is the "scene of the crime." They collect evidence such as fingerprints, "blood" evidence, chromatography,...
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Exploring Photographs, Lesson 2—A Closer Look: Analysis in the Museum

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore photographic works of art. In this visual arts lesson, students analyze selected photographs by Garcia, Ray, and Eggleston. Students take their own photographs in the style of these photographers.
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About Life: The Photographs of Dorothea Lange Image as Metaphor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define metaphor in both art and writing. In this metaphor lesson, students examine a photograph by Dorothea Lange and discuss the metaphor that is displayed in the picture. They write about an object that symbolizes a personal...
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The Photographs of Dorothea Lange

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine theme in the photography of Dorothea Lange. In this photography lesson, students analyze photography taken by Dorothea Lange and identify themes that run through each. They design an exhibition that shows how the theme...
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Writing the Artist's Statement

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners read and write an artist's statement. In this artist's statement lesson, students read Dorothea Lange's artist statement before writing one of their own about their photography. They examine their own photography and use...
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Civil Rights through Photographs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine why racial tensions continued after laws were put into place to try and create equal treatment.  In this two part Civil Rights lesson, students explored the causes of the movement through photography and a PowerPoint...
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Thanks for Your Service

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students thank their freedom fighters. In this Veteran's Day lesson, students honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces by designing a program to pay tribute to them. Students use technology tools to conduct interviews, take pictures, and...
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Yes We Can! Students with Autism & Down-Syndrome on the Drums!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
To learn about various topics and improve their social skills, learners with special needs play along with music on drums and other sound objects. Teachers take digital pictures of the students participation and use them to make bulletin...
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Welcome to Marshall Road!

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Learners design welcome booklets. In this communication instructional activity, student collaborate to create guide booklets to their school. Booklets should include descriptions of faculty, staff, and important events at their school.
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Digital Art Show

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students put together an art show. In this photography lesson, students learn how to use a digital camera and walk around the school to take pictures. Students select their favorite photographs and add them to the digital art show.
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We're Going on an Animal Safari!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars take viewers on an animal safari. For this technology lesson, students research animals one would see on an African safari. Young scholars collaborate to create a storyboard and use Flip Video Cameras to create a virtual...
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Breaking the Chains: Rising Out of Circumstances

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Study history through photographs. In this visual arts and history lesson plan, students learn to analyze photographs to discover details about life during the Civil War era. Students write journal entries as if they are the...
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Hello Summer

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students celebrate the great outdoors and the coming summer break by studying the natural world. In this seasons lesson, students engage in bark rubbing and operate a digital camera to capture outdoor imagery for a collage to help them...