Sample Lesson #2

GET THE PICTURE?
A LEARNING ASSIGNMENT TO GET 6TH GRADERS FAMILIAR WITH THE FLASH ON DIGITAL CAMERAS

It is important to know when to, and when not to use the flash on your digital camera. Lighting is very important in taking pictures. The objective of this assignment is to familiarize ourselves on when to use the flash, and when not to use the flash on our digital cameras.

Procedure:
1. On a sunny day stand outside, and take a picture of an object, or person (which ever you choose) with your flash on.
2. Take a picture of that same object, or person in that same spot with the flash off.
3. Now go inside and in a dimly lit room, take a picture of an object or person with the flash on.
4. Take a picture of the same object, or person in that same dimly lit room, with the flash off.
5. Develop all four (4) pictures.
6. Write down what you see, and the difference that the flash being on and off at different light settings made.
7. Place all four photos on a board to be presented to the class with your conclusion as to when it is important to use the flash.

For this assignment you will work in pairs of two. One will be responsible for the outside pictures, and conclusion, and the other for the pictures inside. Make sure to come to an agreement.