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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Image Compression

For Students 6th - 8th
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of different digital image formats. How does the amount of compression affect a JPEG image? What happens when you save a JPEG image multiple times?
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art, craft and processes of photography. Includes a list of famous photographers from time periods since 1839 when Louis Daguerre created the daguerreotype. Learn about the work and biography of each artist.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Dots Per Inch (Dpi) and Image Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Your digital photo comprises a certain number of dots in the x and y directions. What happens to the print image quality as you "stretch" those dots out to larger and larger pictures? (Note: This experiment studies the dots per inch in...
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Other

Photography Tips and Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
Great tips from a professional photographer on dozens of different topics and issues related to taking the best possible pictures. How to use a flash, how to take an interview portrait, photographing silhouettes, how to photograph glass,...
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Other

Digicam History

For Students 9th - 10th
DigicamHistory.com is an educational site for digital camera enthusiasts interested in the history of the digital camera. Click on different hyperlinked years to explore cameras through the 1800s up to today's digitals.
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Other

Internet Brothers: Digital Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
InternetBrothers.com's "Digital Photography, Instant Gratification" site offers numerous tutorials, tips, and advice for digital photographers, from beginners to more advanced.
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Other

Nikon Usa: Digital Slr Cameras

For Students 9th - 10th
Nikon USA offers many digital camera, from the very simple ones to extremely powerful and advanced. Includes images and information on the different products.
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Other

Cambridge University: Digital Photography Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
These techniques on digital photography are presented in three primary areas: depth of field, dynamic range, and field of view. A link to digital photography tutorials is also provided.
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Other

Cambridge University: Color Management Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial on color management reviews the need for reference colors in digital photography and provides an overview of color management.
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Other

Digi Cam Help: Learn About Digital Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a complete instructional guide to digital photography. Included are glossaries, tips for shooting animals, sports, places and events.
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Photography tips.com: Digital Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PhotographyTips.com offers an excellent and detailed definition of digital photography and many links to more useful information on the topic.
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Interactive
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Digital Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, you'll learn digital photography basics as well as some more advanced skills so you can take great pictures.
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Other

Photonhead: Photographic Concepts and Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Photonhead is complete with a beginners guide to photography (covering the camera itself, camera modes, film speeds, and more), a digital camera buying guide, photography tips, a SimCam, and information on photo editing.
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Other

Big Huge Labs: Fd's Flickr Toys

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A massive collection of free tools of interest to teachers and others who need to quickly and easily make customized "stuff" using digital photos. Create cool effects like Warhol and Hockney at the touch of a button. Great to use with...
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Other

Digital Imaging in Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource is a 15-page PDF that gives a good history of the shift from film to digital photography and applications for digital imaging in the classroom. Included are nine lesson plans which include project ideas, guidelines for...
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Other

Photonhead: Film and Digital Camera Simulator

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about three major camera characteristics not only by reading about them but practicing using them online.
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Unit Plan
Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Using a Digital Camera

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online course, students will learn about digital cameras, how they work, and how to download photos from a digital camera to a computer so that they can be shared with friends and family.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Character Education Integrity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The purpose of this lesson is to identify some of the skills and attitudes that are essential for solving problems effectively. This lesson will be implemented as part of a character education unit on integrity. The meaning of integrity...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Altering Reality

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson teaches students how to create a mixed media alteration of a digital photo using a printed picture and tracing paper.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Is It?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Technology is incorporated into this "riddle" lesson as students select an image to capture using a digital camera. This is a fun lesson designed to introduce students to the use of digital cameras. After editing the picture, they...
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University of South Florida

No Strings Attached: Geometric Figures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will prove their knowledge of geometric shape by capturing photographs of examples within their environment.
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Other

A Photographer's Sketchbook: Notes on Lighting

For Students 9th - 10th
A great digital photographer gives away his secrets on lighting techniques.
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wikiHow

Wiki How Category: Digital Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
A dozen articles concerning digital photography tips and ideas. You have the ability to edit the information to make it more successful for other users.
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Dps:13 Lessons to Teach Your Child About Digital Photography

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site offers 13 lessons on teaching digital photography to kids.