Insight on Movie Making

This article offers insight into how to use digital photography to teach complicated science concepts. The example provided in this article is on mitosis, but the technique discussed could ... See More

This article offers insight into how to use digital photography to teach complicated science concepts. The example provided in this article is on mitosis, but the technique discussed could be employed with any science concepts that could illustrated or modeled. The only potential downside to this lesson plan idea is the overhead in cost. The teacher interviewed quoted a $1500.00 price tag for the equipment to complete this type of project. However, once the material is purchased, it could be used over for other courses and even into following years - if the technology does not change too greatly. A great idea worth investigating, especially if you already have access to the equipment.

Stop-Still Video Animation

Students create their own stop-still video animation to document their version of mitosis using craft materials and Petri dishes. This article represents a teacher interview about choosing ... See More

Students create their own stop-still video animation to document their version of mitosis using craft materials and Petri dishes. This article represents a teacher interview about choosing the project, applying 2.0 tools and how students perceived the use of these tools. The recommendation from the teacher was to purchase several digital cameras which can be expensive, but he suggested a grant process. I was disappointed that the article did not address a specific 2.0 tool for stop-still video animation.