Through the Camera Lens:
Views and Clues

Eighth Grade
Teacher's Guide
Wichita Photo Archives

Student Assignment | Overview | Step 1-Demonstration | Step 2-Analyzing and Comparing | Step 3-Selecting and Interpreting
Scoring Rubric
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Lesson Plan Step 3: Individual/Small Group Exercise

Selecting and Interpreting Photographs
Further practice in observation and analysis, plus writing

 

Select the appropriate method for your class:

Data Projector with Internet Access:
http://www.wichitaphotos.org/frontpage.asp

Locate the Student Assignment and project on a screen.  Guide students through instructions in Step 3.

Assignment: Students will use their analytical and research skills to select a topic and accompanying photographs, search the Tihen Notes for documentation of the subject, and write a summary statement.

Hint: In the written summary, remind the students to draw a conclusion from their observations and their research.  Information in the metadata may be used, but they should not just copy the entire description found there.

Inform students of your expectations according to key points in the scoring rubric.

Students at Personal Computers:

Instruct students to locate the Student Assignment on their personal computers and proceed with Step 3.

No Internet access:

Distribute printed copies of any pre-selected photographs and metadata.
Photocopies of a printed download may not show as many details as image on screen.

 

Student Resources
Students may search any of these publications to confirm the evidence they find in their photographs.

 

Share Your Conclusions

Create a bulletin board display with copies of the photographs and summary statements or assign students to present their findings.

 
End of Lesson Plan.

Student Assignment | Overview | Step 1-Demonstration | Step 2-Analyzing and Comparing | Step 3-Selecting and Interpreting
Scoring Rubric
| Standards and Benchmarks | Student Resources
| Teacher Resources | Wichita Photo Archives Lesson Plans