Project Work
Objective : To take a photograph that best describes
a chosen
proverb
Task description: Group members do simple research on how
they can
go about taking good photographs. They can search for the relevant information by
visiting the library and/or surfing the Internet.
Group
members will choose a given proverb and take a photograph that best
describes it.
Group
members will present their photographs
to
their peers and teacher.
Group name : __________________________________
Group members : 1)_________________________________
2)_________________________________
3)_________________________________
4)_________________________________
Role of group members (to make sure all members of
the team stay on task during group discussions).
Leader – __________________________________
__________________________________
Encourager – __________________________________
__________________________________
Questioner – __________________________________
__________________________________
Timekeeper – __________________________________
__________________________________
List of proverbs to choose from:
a)
A bad workman always blames his tools.
b)
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
c)
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
d)
Don’t carry all your eggs in one basket.
e)
Birds of a feather flock together.
Proverb chosen: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
What did the group members do in order to take a
suitable photograph for the proverb chosen?
You may refer to the guiding questions below and
write it out in point form. These points will be useful for your Group Writing.
Guiding questions:
1.
How did the members decide on an appropriate setting
for their
photograph?
2.
How did the group members decide on the contents of
the photo?
3.
How was the photo taken, e.g., which mode was used?
4.
How did the group decide on the best photograph to
be used for the presentation?
5. How did the group prepare for the presentation?
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My Thoughts After the Project
1
What did I learn about myself and my friends from
doing this project?
______________________________________________________
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2
What other knowledge did I use when I was taking
photographs in my group?
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3
What might I do differently if I were to do this
project again?
______________________________________________________
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4
Did I enjoy working with my group members? Why?
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Note to pupil:
Remember to bring along this resource sheet (RS3.7)
for your Group and Individual Writing.
Additional readings for pupils prior to
Project Work
1) What to
consider when buying a camera
Define your needs
·
Write down what your primary goal is.
Why do you need a camera? If all you need is a camera for vacation snapshots,
then a cheaper model might be better for you.
·
Write down how many times you expect to
be using the camera. The more you use it, the more likely you are to upgrade
your camera. Buy nice or buy twice.
·
Write down how much you want to spend.
This is a good way to decide on the type of camera you will be buying. Do not
be afraid to go a little over so that you can get a camera you will keep much
longer.
Compare the different models of cameras
·
Feel the weight. Is it too heavy for
you to carry around while on vacation?
·
Feel the camera in your hands. Is it
comfortable?
·
Take notes or ask for brochures so that
you will not forget what you just had in your hands.
Tips
·
Think about the future. If you think you won't be taking pictures as a hobby, but
rather just to point and shoot, it's probably not worth getting an expensive
digital SLR camera.
·
With digital cameras, do not be taken in by the number of megapixels. A typical compact
camera will show a decrease in image quality above six megapixels.
·
Be sure to compare a lot. There are lots of
websites full of information, reviews and user experiences. Use this to your
advantage.
·
Do not forget to get accessories. A carrying strap or bag can be a lifesaver when you're
carrying your camera around a lot.
·
If you choose a digital camera, ask the salesperson how many pictures you can fit on a given memory
card. Decide if this is too much or too little.
·
It is normally cheaper to buy a memory card with
storage capacity of one giga-byte rather than two memory cards with storage of
512 mega-bytes each.
·
Buy plenty of memory. Do not buy a small amount
and resort to deleting pictures from the camera to make room. Furthermore,
deleting pictures can corrupt the card.
·
Format the memory card after each time you upload
them to your computer.
2)
How do you take good photographs?
·
Press the “on” button and wait for it to load.
·
Adjust the settings if necessary.
·
Look into the LCD screen or use the viewfinder to
frame your picture.
·
Zoom in or out if necessary.
·
Once the target is in the screen, hold the camera
still, press and hold in the button until the camera flashes. On most digital
cameras, if you press the photo button halfway, it will focus the picture and
make the image look nicer.
·
View your picture by using the playback button on
the camera.
Additional resources:
*Note that the teacher is to preview
the links before the lesson. The links were active
and
suitable for classroom use at the time of printing.
What the Proverbs Mean
1.
A bad workman always blames his tools.
A careless or unskilled worker often blames
bad work on his tools rather than on
himself.
2.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
It is better to have something certain than
to run after two of the same thing
and not be sure of getting them.
3.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Apples are so nutritious they keep you in
the peak of health. (Literal meaning)
4.
Don’t carry all your eggs in one basket.
Do not rely too much on something or someone
such that success or failure depends solely on it.
5.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Those with similar taste or characteristics
often come together as a group.
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