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Photo Editing and Photo Ethics
students investigate how to editphotos and understand the ethics of photo-editing in regard to photo-journalism. In this photo journalism lesson, students examine photos and photo spreads in various sources to identify editing...
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Image: A Nation
Students use photographs as a basis for a creative writing piece that explores the characters, relationships, and settings revealed in the images.
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Memorials and Meaning
Students explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plan, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.
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Digital Black and White Photography
Students take black and white photographs. in this photography lesson, students discuss photographers and the effects they use. They take their own photograph and manipulate it in PowerPoint.
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Prized Photos
Students study World Press Photo prize-winning photos in small groups and compare them with memorable personal photos.
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History of American Child Labor
Learners study the historical and social issue of child labor. They examine the photographs of Lewis Hine to see evidence of child labor and decide how the photographs depict the historical impact of the practice. They write a letter to...
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Destruction in Bamiyan
Students examine the destruction of the colossal statues of Buddha, carved into sandstone cliffs of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, that were recently demolished by the Taleban. They look for photos of local artifacts that represent the culture...
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Being Nosy About Our Neighbors
Students use the scientific method to explore the effect of size on impact cratering. They compare images of landforms on Earth to those of other planets to compare surface processes. Students infer the geologic history of another...
University of Texas at Austin
U of Texas: Photojournalism and the American Presidency
The University of Texas, Austin, explores photojournalism with images of recent American presidents and their times. Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton are shown.
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Photojournal
This NASA site provides access to publicly released images from various Solar System exploration programs.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Digital Photography: Module 4: Document/catalyst [Pdf]
In this fourth module of a course on Digital Photography, students learn about training for a career in photography and different types of photography specializations. They look at several types in more depth, including commercial,...
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Missouri School of Journalism: Pictures of the Year International
For more than 65 years, the Missouri School of Journalism has sponsored the Pictures of the Year International photojournalism competitions. View the current year's winning photographs in the Winners Gallery, and see past winners in the...
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Photojournal: Earth
This site provides access to publicly released images of the planet Earth from various Solar System exploration programs.
Other
Magnum Photos: Steve Mc Curry
This website contains selected albums of striking color photographs taken by Steve McCurry from India, Tibet, and Afghanistan. Includes a profile of the photojournalist.
Library of Congress
Loc: Civil War Photojournalism: A Record of War
This lesson will analyze Civil War photographs and explore how and why the American Civil War was photographed.
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Magnum Photos: Covering Conflict
A photo essay with striking photographs shot by the Magnum Group and chosen by Robin Lustig, BBC commentator, for his essay on conflict.
Other
World Press Photo: Home
Website containing photos from around the world taken by photojournalists. Includes information about the foundation, the academy, and their annual contest as well as galleries of photos and multimedia from past contests.
Other
Photography Workshops: Henri Cartier Bresson
Henri Cartier-Bresson's biography and some of his photographs, including "Behind the Gare St.Lazare".
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Photojournal: Jupiter
Looking for images of Jupiter or its moons? This is the place to start. Pictures are available from both Voyager missions, Galileo Orbiter and the Hubble Space Telescope. Choose from images of the planet, the ring, any of the Galilean...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Polar Discovery: Arctic Seafloor Expedition: July 1 Aug. 10, 2007
This polar expedition to study the Arctic seafloor took place in 2007, but you can still enjoy following the footsteps of these scientists. The goal of the expedition was to see if there were active hydrothermal vents on the ocean...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Polar Discovery: The Greenland Glacier Expedition: July 7 July 24, 2008
This polar expedition took place in 2008, but you can still experience the thrill of following these scientists as they engage in research studying the changes in Greenland's ice sheet. Meet the research team and learn about the...
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Photographer's Diary April 20 30, 1975: Fall of Saigon
Read the detailed personal account of the fall of Saigon in 1975 by experienced photojournalist Dirck Halstead of Time magazine. Provides an individual's perspective as well as reporting important political and military events in a...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 8 25 14: Profile: Photojournalist James Foley
American photojournalist James Foley was killed after being kidnapped by the terrorist group ISIS ( Islamic State in Iraq and Syria). Learn about how he developed a passion for journalism in war-torn countries and how this shaped his life.
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Middle Tennessee State University: The Progressive Movement: Life as a Muckraker
In this lesson, students learn about the muckraking journalists who exposed social injustices during the Progressive Era and what the Progressives believed. They will examine primary sources, including the works of prominent...
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