Curated OER
Pulse Rates
Students answer the question, "How will the intensity of exercise effect your heart rate?", using physical workouts and AppleWorks, or similar spreadsheet program. This lesson can conclude with the creation of a graph of data collected.
Curated OER
Graphing Water Temperature
Students graph water temperature using probe software and a Palm on a class field trip to a lake or pond. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with high school science students and the use of ImagiProbe software.
Curated OER
A Change of Climate
Students research various sources to learn about global warming. They then create a multimedia presentation about global warming. They take a stance on the issue and present that as well.
Curated OER
Flickr of Idea on a Gaming Project Led to Photo Website
Learners explore the concept of technology. In this technology lesson, students read an article about the creator of Flickr. Learners discuss how Flickr grabs the attention of its audience. Students describe a technology that they think...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Measuring Velocity With a Video Camera
A video camera records 30 "frames" or distinct images per second. (That's for an NTSC camera in the U.S. PAL cameras in other areas of the world take 25 frames per second.) You can use this fact to time events and measure velocity. One...
Media College
Media College: Video Camera Tutorials
Featured video camera tutorials are found in this site.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Eye vs. Camera
Your eyes don't always capture the world exactly as a video camera would. But the eyes are remarkably efficient organs, the result of hundreds of millions of years of coevolution with our brains. The following video and guide outlines...
Other
Peachpit: Designing Camera Shots
Learn how to use the camera to lead the viewers' eyes, and how positioning and moving the camera conveys emotion in the film. Includes dozens of specific tips.
Other
Video 101: Production 101
A complete course in film and video production. Divided into six sections - Editing, Shooting, Sound, Lighting, Lens, and Tech. Each section has a similar structure, beginning with a preface and with headings on each page (repeated in...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Camera Lens Testing
This activity helps students learn more about cameras, and how to take better pictures.
Other
Video 101: Camera Operation
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Camera Operation provides a general...
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Film/television Camera Operator
This resource provides information about the career of a camera operator. Information includes typical tasks and duties, personal requirements needed for the job, education requirements, typical working conditions, salary, and future job...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators
This site by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides very useful information on the career of a TV, video, and motion picture camera operator and editor.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators
This resource provides information about careers in audio/visual technology and film, including camera operators.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Digital Pinhole Camera
If you sit under a leafy tree on a sunny day, you may notice spots of sunlight on the ground from light passing through spaces between the leaves. Try putting a piece of cardboard on the ground and examining the spots of light on the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Measuring Height or Distances With a Camera
If you know or calculate the field of view for your camera, you can use it to measure distances and the height of almost anything. It's all a matter of basic trigonometry.
PBS
Pbs Kids Afterschool Adventure!: Operation: Lights, Camera, Action Activity Plan
Let's take it from the top! This week's adventure, Operation: Lights, Camera, Action!, takes children to a movie set where they work behind-the-scenes and explore different kinds of jobs such as production assistant (keeps track of the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Film and Video Editor
After the cameras roll, someone has to spruce up the film and cut out what is unnecessary to make the story flow well. That's the job of the film editor. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out the skills you need as well as...
Other
Video 101: Camera Mounts
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Camera Mounts examines a wide range of...
Other
Video 101: Camera Lenses
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Camera Lenses examines telephoto and wide...
Other
Video 101: Production 101
A complete course in film and video production. Divided into six sections - Editing, Shooting, Sound, Lighting, Lens, and Tech. Each section has a similar structure, beginning with a preface and with headings on each page (repeated in...
Other
Kids Vid: Shooting the Video
A very simple to understand explanation of shooting a video. Knowing your camera, taking the shot, and camera moves are all discussed in this site.
Other
Video 101: Shot Composition
Video 101 is a fascinating introduction to television production--an impressive collection of engaging, interactive lessons with plenty of example video clips to explain concepts. This chapter on Shot Composition clearly explains how to...
University of California
Knight Digital Media Center: Video Techniques
Learning the different types of shots in video is taught in this online tutorial.