Students produce an ABC book of photographs. In this alphabet book lesson plan, 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...

Students explore geographical elements. In this geographical elements instructional activity, students create a map showing the geographical elements in their area. Students take pictures of these elements to glue to their map and...

Young scholars research an animal. For this research lesson, students utilize various types of technology to gather information about an animal. Young scholars create a class blog and use digital photography for their research.

First graders explore the five senses. In this five senses instructional activity, 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...

Students examine a crime scene and photograph evidence.  In this forensics digital photography lesson, students recognize the correct procedures for filming a crime scene.  Students document evidence and keep a log of the...

Learners explore digital photography.  In this photography and literacy lesson, students take digital photographs of examples of the alphabet in nature after reviewing basic vocabulary and skills that relate to photography. ...

Students determine how to use photographs to depict the feelings and meaning of poetry. In this poetry expression activity, students work in teams as production companies to design a short film of photos. They use the film as a medium to...

Young scholars 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...

Students practice using words to describe photographs they have taken.  In this descriptive writing activity, students utilize a disposable or digital camera to take 5 pictures of their life after school.  Students create...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

Learners read and write an artist's statement. For 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...

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...

Students thank their freedom fighters. For 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...

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...

Students design welcome booklets. In this communication lesson, student collaborate to create guide booklets to their school. Booklets should include descriptions of faculty, staff, and important events at their school.

Students put together an art show. In this photography instructional activity, 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...

Students take viewers on an animal safari. In this technology lesson, students research animals one would see on an African safari. Students collaborate to create a storyboard and use Flip Video Cameras to create a virtual safari. The...

Study history through photographs. In this visual arts and history lesson plan, high schoolers learn to analyze photographs to discover details about life during the Civil War era. Students write journal entries as if they are the...

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...

With photography as the focus, learners learn about line and design. Learners take pictures, and use the photos as a means to analyze artistic elements.

Students gather images that are part of portfolio to be shared throughout the course of one school year. They complete written reflections based upon the images that are attained. The primary sources for the images is using a digital...