Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

 

 

Course Title:     Industrial Technology                                                Grade:  7th Grade

 

Unit:  Digital Photography

 

Month Presented:  Varies                                            Unit Length: 5 Days

 

Essential Question (s):

  • What is the role and application of technology in our everyday lives?
  • What is digital photography?

 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will be able to:

~       Explore the history of the camera

~       Understand basic photographic techniques

~       Use a digital camera and software

~       Recognize and use PhotoImpact image editor

 

 

Skills:

  • Problem solving
  • Application of Scientific principles
  • Rudimentary technological literacy
  • Research and Writing
  • Interpersonal and cooperative partnership
  • Operate a radio controlled automobile
  • Camera Usage

 

 

Instructional Strategies and  Activities:

  • Assignment notebook with illustrations and instructions
  • Hands-on assembly and experimentation
  • Computer Aided Instruction (CAI)
  • Text and Workbook

 

 

Materials Utilized:

·        Computer Aided Instruction

·        Assignments Notebooks

·        Student Workbook

·        Assigned Text books

·        Digital camera and accessories

·        Colored Printer

·        Tripod

·        Lightning Equipment

 

 

Assessment Strategies:

·        Student Workbook

·        CAI Testing

·        Multiple quizzes, mid and final exams

·        Real-time assessment tracking

·        Hand-on experimentation

·        Work Ethic and performance

·        Wanted Poster