Provides background information on the equipment and knowledge necessary to do an astronomy activity on the earth's rotation. Details an activity in which students can measure the rotation of the earth using a camera and the stars. (CW)

Suggests ways of using teacher-produced photographs in English and language-arts classrooms. Offers examples of how a series of pictures was used and how students responded. (RL)

Described is a computer program used to calculate d-spacings (corrected for film shrinkage) and a weighting factor for measurements made on a Debye-Scherrer film. Two purposes are listed for the computer program: time reduction and increase of computer competance. (Author/DS)

A classroom technique for projecting microorganisms on a TV screen is described. Instructions are given with a step-by-step approach and effective subject matter is suggested. (SA)

Describes how to teach students about art concepts during a photography lesson. Explains that students learn about concepts such as: how to take a sharp picture, how to fill the frame and leading lines, and how to focus on point of view in photographs. Includes learning objectives for the lesson. (CMK)

Focuses on the use of the art technique called watergraph in which students use watercolor to paint over photographs. Provides three examples of how teachers used this process with their students, including creating self portraits inspired by the work of Edgar Degas. (CMK)

Includes three lesson plans. Outlines a journalism yearbook project designed to give students the necessary skills to shoot effective photos and to process prints for student publications. Reports on a project involving advanced photography students in the creation of unique photographic images with the electronic flash unit. Describes a teaching…

Presents three lessons to be used in teaching basic photography skills to students in grades two through four. The description includes the necessary preparation of equipment and record keeping sheets for students, as well as the objectives, activities, and evaluation procedures for the three lessons. (CLB)

Describes a photogate electronic flash trigger that synchronizes flash discharge with high-speed events. Presents a photographic study of a high-speed collision demonstrating the passage of a BB through an elastic strip. Provides the schematic of the delay circuit utilized in the trigger. (MDH)

Discusses the use of travel photographs as original sources in geography and other social studies classrooms. Contends that students can learn about other places and people through analysis of the photographs. Includes suggested sources and activities for using the photographs. (CFR)

Describes the conversion of a standard biological brightfield microscope for examination of thin sections and characterize, in detail, the use of both black and white and color photomicrography in the geological sciences. Several illustrative examples on the use of transmitted and reflected polarized-light microscopy to solve geological problems…

Discusses the use of short silent and minimal dialogue films and videos in the English-as-a-Second-Language literacy classroom and includes suggested titles and sample worksheets. Ways of using still photography to good effect are also suggested. (Author/LB)

Explains how to use digital cameras and related basic equipment during indoor and outdoor activities. Uses digital imaging in general botany class to identify unknown fungus samples. Explains how to select a digital camera and other necessary equipment. (YDS)

Describes a project for middle-school students where they create self-portraits. Explains that the teacher photographs each student who is asked to make an exaggerated facial expression for the picture. To complete the self-portraits, students select an art postcard and "borrow" ideas from the artist's style. (CMK)

This text serves as a guide covering basic aspects of television production leading to complete production of video yearbooks and news shows. Each lesson is divided into eight sections: (1) objectives; (2) vocabulary; (3) lesson text, which encourages production related ideas on practical application as well as theory; (4) review questions; (5)…