Science and Digital Photography

http://primary-school-curriculum.suite101.com/article.cfm/a_digital_camera_in_science_class

I think one subject that often gets missed when considering how to use digital imagery in the classroom is science. However, there are lots of things you can do as a class to use photography and cover the science curriculum as well.

The above site seems like an amazing resources as it has a lot of great ideas for lessons using digital photography. A couple of the ideas include creating the life cycle of the butterfly (grade two curriculum) using digital photography by taking pictures of caterpillars and butterflies in different stages of their lives. You could easily place these digital photos on a bulletin board, and it would be a first-hand visual representation that the students can refer to throughout the unit.

Another suggestion was to take pictures of the students doing a science experiment. Once all the pictures have been taken, have the students put them back into sequential order, all the while reviewing the scientific method (as seen in each photo). If you are not one for still photography, you could easily create a video of the students doing the science experiment, and then post that video on the school's website. The kids would love that!

I think it's important for us to remember that digital photography is a technology that can be easily integrated into every subject, including math and science.