Overview of this unit
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Students will be working in pairs.
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They will take 4 to 6 pictures between 2 points around the school.
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They will plan what main objects or structures they will need to take pictures of.
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They will take the pictures.
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They will put their pictures in the correct sequence using the sequence board.
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They will swap their pictures with other pairs, with each pair needing to work out the correct sequence of the pictures.
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They will glue their pictures onto an Answer Sheet in the correct sequence.
Students will also spend time learning how to operate and effectively use a digital camera, with a focus on the main camera functions of:
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How to turn the camera on
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How to turn the camera off
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How to zoom in
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How to zoom out
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How to get the object into the middle of the picture
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How to ensure the camera is in focus
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How to take the picture i.e. which button to press
Resources
The other resources that I have developed for this activity are:
'Teacher Guide - main camera functions' and 'Student Checklist - main camera functions'
A 'Student planning sheet' for students to plan what pictures they might take.
An 'Answer sheet' for students to glue their pictures in the correct sequence.
Picture this pathway (home page)
A completed teacher example of the 'Student Planning Sheet'.
Unit plan overview