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MAKE IT EASY—THE BASICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY EXPOSURE 5.3

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7 PHOTOGRAPHY 7.11 7 PHOTOGRAPHY 7.16 7 PHOTOGRAPHY 7.6 Even when using a fully automatic camera, students need to have
MINUTE Online Photo Scavenger Hunt MINUTE Low Light Photography MINUTE Photo Composition
STARTER STARTER STARTER a basic understanding of how exposure works. It has been said
OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES
STEP 1 | LEARN STEP 1 | LEARN STEP 1 | LEARN
As students view the Low Light Photography 7-Minute Starter Presentation, they will learn camera modes
Students will learn to identify strong photographs using inspiration from Internet sources. and settings to be used when encountering low light environments and learn what ISO is and how it can be Students will learn the importance of photo composition after viewing the Photo Composition 7-Minute that the best camera is the one you have with you. And while
helpful when taking photos in low light environments. Starter Presentation and filling out the Photo Composition 7-Minute Starter Activity 7.6.
STEP 2 | PRACTICE Students will create a cheat sheet for taking photos in low light situations.
Students will identify photographs in the Online Photo Scavenger Hunt activity. STEP 2 | PRACTICE
Note: Adviser may want to set up a class Pinterest account so students can pin the photos to boards. STEP 2 | PRACTICE Students will work as a team to gather photos for the Scavenger Hunt 7-Minute Starter Activity 7.6 using
Boards can be set up by student name or composition technique. Students will take at least 50 photos in a low light environment using effective composition techniques and the techniques learned in the Photo Composition 7-Minute Starter Activity 7.6. some yearbook programs have extensive equipment budgets and
camera settings, with the goal of capturing at least five usable photos for the publication.
STEP 3 | USE STEP 3 | USE
Students will use photographs found as inspiration for their photography in the publication. STEP 3 | USE Students will select the best photos gathered in the scavenger hunt and upload them to the appropriate
21ST CENTURY SKILLS Students will upload photos to the appropriate folder(s) for use in the publication. folder for use in the yearbook. allow for the purchase of cutting-edge equipment, others may be
In this lesson, students will examine and evaluate ideas from Internet sources, giving them creative 21ST CENTURY SKILLS 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
inspiration for their own designs in the publication. Additionally, students must think critically about the There is a time in every professional’s life when there is a need to produce a lot of high-quality work in a
impact the photograph has on its reader. In this lesson, students must think critically about not only how to take photos in low-light situations, but short amount of time. Professionals must be able to triage the duties that need to be accomplished and
also about which of the photos are crisp, clear, high-quality photos. The ability to look honestly at one’s
COMMON CORE ISTE STANDARDS own work is key to success in the real world. rank them according to what is most important and what is easily accomplished. The Scavenger Hunt more limited.
7-Minute Starter helps develop those skills
STATE STANDARDS ISTE 1C: Use models and simulations to explore COMMON CORE ISTE STANDARDS
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5 complex systems. STATE STANDARDS COMMON CORE ISTE STANDARDS
STATE STANDARDS
Make strategic use of digital media to 2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a ISTE 1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate ISTE 2A: Publish, employing a variety of digital
enhance understanding. variety of media. ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.4, CCRA.L.4 new ideas. ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.4, CCRA.SL.4 environments and media.
3C: Evaluate and select information sources Determine or clarify meaning of unknown words. 1B: Create original works. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and 2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a variety
based on the appropriateness specific ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.6, CCRA.W.6 2A: Publish, employing a variety of digital multiple-meaning words and phrases. of media.
to task. Use technology to produce and publish shared environments and media. 2D: Contribute to project teams to produce Teaching exposure reinforces the need to assess lighting conditions when taking
5D: Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. writing products. 2D: Contribute to project teams to produce original works.
6A: Understand and use technology systems. ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.7, CCRA.W.7 original works. 3A: Plan strategies to guide inquiry.
Conduct research projects to answer a question 4A: Identify authentic problems and questions 4B: Plan and manage activities to develop a
or solve a problem. for investigation. solution or complete a project. photographs. Students should always note where the light comes from, how it impacts
4B: Plan and manage activities to develop a 4D: Use multiple processes to explore alternative
solution or complete a project. solutions.
5B: Use technology that supports collaboration 5A: Identify significant questions for investigation. their subject and how to set their camera accordingly.
and productivity. 6A: Understand and use technology systems.
6A: Understand and use technology systems. 6D: Transfer current knowledge to learning of
6B: Select and use applications effectively and new technologies.
productively.
■ Aperture is the size of the lens opening and
therefore determines how much light enters
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the camera. It is set by changing the camera’s
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F-stop. Aperture controls the how much of
the background remains in focus—also called
7 ST AR T RIGHT 4.1 — PHOTOGRAPHY 7 ST AR T RIGHT 4.2 — PHO TOGRAPHY 7 PHOTOGRAPHY 7.8 the depth of field. A low aperture setting
(f/2.8) will have a blurry background, but
MINUTE Introduction to Photojournalism MINUTE Storytelling Through Photos MINUTE Photo Cropping
the subject will appear in focus. With a high
STARTER STARTER STARTER
OBJECTIVES 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OBJECTIVES COMMON CORE OBJECTIVES
STEP 1 | LEARN (30 MINUTES) In this lesson, students learn about photography skills, STEP 1 | LEARN (30 MINUTES) STATE STANDARDS STEP 1 | LEARN aperture setting (f/22), both the background
Students will learn how to tell a story through a photo as they a key skill in collaborating with their peers in creating a Students will learn how to take storytelling photos as they view Start ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.1, CCRA.L.1 As they watch the Photo Cropping 7-Minute Starter Presentation, students will learn how to change the
view Start Right Presentation 4.1 - Photography and take notes. product that communicates with the student body. Right Presentation 4.2 - Storytelling through Photos and take notes. Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when speaking Center of Visual Interest (CVI) of a photo by cropping it.
Students should receive Start Right Handout 4.1 - Photography Note: Before presentation, adviser should view speaker notes below or writing. and subject will appear in focus.
Terms for their reference and use in the practice activity. COMMON CORE each slide. ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2, CCRA.L.2 STEP 2 | PRACTICE
Note: A vocabulary quiz is included in Lesson 4.5. STATE STANDARDS Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation
STEP 2 | PRACTICE (10 MINUTES) and spelling. Students will look at uncropped photos and discuss where they should be cropped for maximum impact.
STEP 2 | PRACTICE (15 MINUTES) ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.1, CCRA.L.1 Students will demonstrate their knowledge of photo composition by ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2a
Observe hyphenation conventions.
Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when
Students will demonstrate knowledge of photo composition by speaking or writing. completing Start Right Exit Ticket 4.2 - Photo Check-up using the STEP 3 | USE
completing Start Right Activity 4.1 - Storytelling Photographs information from the presentation. ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2b Students will crop the photos on their spread for maximum impact. ■
and Start Right Activity 4.1 - Rule of Thirds. Either activity would ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2, CCRA.L.2 Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. Shutter Speed is how fast the camera’s
work well as an exit ticket. Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2c (11-12.2b) 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
and spelling. STEP 3 | USE & EXTEND Spell correctly.
ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.2a (10 MINUTES)
STEP 3 | USE & EXTEND Observe hyphenation conventions. Students will practice photography shooting techniques using ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2, CCRA.W.2 As students crop photos for their pages, they need to think critically about several factors. The largest shutter opens and closes, letting in light f/2.8 full photo f/22 full photo
Write to convey information clearly and accurately.
(25 MINUTES) ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2b Start Right Activity 4.2 - Tell the Story. They should incorporate ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2a consideration is how to crop a photo to maximize its potential so that it communicates a story to the reader.
Students will gather photos for use in the yearbook by Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. this practice into the scavenger hunt they began for Start Right Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts and COMMON CORE ISTE STANDARDS
participating in a photo scavenger hunt (Start Right Activity 4.1 ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2c (11-12.2b) Lesson 4.1. The shots they take may serve both purposes. Because information.
- Photo Scavenger Hunt). They should spend the week taking Spell correctly. students are practicing composition skills, cell phone photography ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2b STATE STANDARDS ISTE to make the exposure. The shutter speed
photos that meet the requirements, taking care to work on their ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.4, CCRA.L.4 is an acceptable way for them to gather images if they have high- Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant 2A: Publish, employing a variety of digital
composition and technical skills. They should keep in mind that Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and resolution cameras on their cell phones. and relevant facts. ELA-Literacy.L.9-12.4, CCRA.W.4 environments and media.
all photos could be used in the yearbook. Each should tell a multiple-meaning words and phrases. Determine or clarify meaning of unknown words. 2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a variety
story. ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.4a Notes: ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2d ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.6, CCRA.W.6 of media. selected determines how motion of the camera
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary.
Note: Because students are practicing composition skills, cell Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. » Review of these photos will take place as a class in Start Use technology to produce and publish shared 5B: Exhibit a positive attitude toward using
phone photography is an acceptable way for them to gather ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.1d Right Lesson 4.5. ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.7, CCRA.W.7 writing products. technology that supports collaboration and
images if they have high-resolution cameras on their phones. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone » Students should submit photos by end of class in Start Right Conduct short research projects to answer a question. ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.7, CCRA.W.7 productivity.
Review of these photos will take place as a class in Start Right when writing. Lesson 4.4. ISTE STANDARDS Conduct research projects to answer a question 6A: Understand and use technology systems. or subject is stopped. A shutter speed set
Lesson 4.5. They should be submitted by the end of class in ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2, CCRA.W.2 or solve a problem.
Start Right Lesson 4.4. Write to convey information clearly and accurately. ISTE 1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas. 6B: Select and use applications effectively
and productively.
ELA-Literacy.W.9-12.2d 21ST CENTURY SKILLS 1B: Create original works. 6D: Transfer current knowledge to learning of
TO DO Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary. In this lesson, students continue learning how 2B: Communicate ideas effectively using a variety new technologies. below 80 will most likely appear blurry, unless
In-school yearbook sales should be entered this week by your to communicate effectively through a visual medium of media.
staff business manager or a group of trustworthy students. ISTE STANDARDS — photography. 2D: Contribute to project teams to produce original works.
» Your school list was probably uploaded during Unit 2.
If not, refer to the notes on lesson plan 2.1. ISTE 1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas. 3A: Plan strategies to guide inquiry. the subject is still and a tripod is used. For
» Enter sales in Yearbook Avenue>Enter 1D: Identify trends and forecast possibilities. 4A: Identify authentic problems and questions for
investigation.
Sales>Yearbook Sales. Find the student and enter 2C: Develop cultural understanding by engaging with
appropriate information. learners of other cultures. 4B: Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or sports, a shutter speed below 250 will likely
complete a project.
2D: Contribute to project teams to produce original 5B: Use technology that supports collaboration, learning and
works. productivity.
4A: Identify authentic problems and questions for 5C: Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
investigation. show movement. This is critical when taking
4C: Collect data to identify solutions and/or make
informed decisions.
photos of people.
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■ The ISO rating is the camera’s sensitivity to
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light. Higher ISO numbers indicate a greater
sensitivity to light and are used in a darker
setting (gym, theatre, night time). f/2.8 detail f/22 detail
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