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International Technology Education Association

Pixel This!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Did the image I drew match the image you saw? By simulating a satellite and a ground station, teams of two transmit data in the form of pixels in order to recreate an image. They use four different levels of brightness, creating slightly...
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Animals: Mollusks

For Students 9th - 10th
The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the characteristics and natural history of mollusks in text and color photography.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Robert Cornelius

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise biographical sketch examining the life and contributions of early photographer and Pennsylvania native, Robert Cornelius.
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Other

The Daguerreian Society: l.j.m. Daguerre

For Students 9th - 10th
Originally printed in the The Illustrated London News (July 1851), this article pays tribute to Louis Lacques Mande Daguerre and his discovery, the Daguerrotype. Learn about the styles and techniques employed in some of his famous...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Walker Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the early life and work of Walker Evans. Images, related articles, and web links are included.
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Other

Leo Hendrik Baekeland

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the life of Leo Hendrik Baekeland, including his creation of the first completely synthetic plastic, bakelite.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: George Seeley

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, George Seeley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through photography (primarily still life photography).
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University at Buffalo

Buffalo University: Richard Wright Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a very detailed biography along with a photography of Wright. Aligns the events in his life with the works he wrote. Good historical background of his literature.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Ansel Adams in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Imogen Cunningham

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Imogen Cunningham in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Carrie Mae Weems

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical details on the life of Carrie Mae Weems, American artist and photographer known for creating installations that combine photography, audio, and text to examine many facets of contemporary American life.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: George Barker

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on photographer George Barker in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.

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