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Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Canada

The Camera Obscura

For Teachers 7th - 9th
You can create a camera with even the most unassuming materials. Learners view photographs and talk about the art. Some background information is included about the camera obscura for you to present before individuals make their own...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting Perspective In The Renaissance

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the art of photography. They conduct research using the Internet and other resources. The students use the lesson plan to create context for using analytical language for class discussion.
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Activity
George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: How to Make a Camera Obscura [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource provides history and background information about the camera obscura. There are also easy to follow instructions for you to make your own version of the camera obscura to better understand the history and technology behind...
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Pringles Pinhole

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple directions to make a pinhole camera from a pringles can! Try this experiment. You'll be surprised at what you find.