We have a large group of avid Hunger Games fans excited
for the upcoming release of the Lionsgate version of Susanne Collins'
trilogy. Click here for a look at the trailer.
I am working on a plan for a Saturday outing to Garner's White Oak
theatres on April 14th. Students will go with parents, friends and neighbors
to see this exciting new movie together. We can hardly wait until
then! Stay tuned on the WMS school website for details.
The Camera Eye
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| The 'camera museum' has an array of books, film, movie and still cameras. |
Positive images, negative rolls, magazine and book titles and camera equipment surround the display.
There are an assortment of Kodak cameras in this photo dating back to 1908.
This 1960-era splicer still works.
The Starmite II behind it has the original receipt from 1964. The kit cost $12.14!
Have you ever noticed that a camera shutter works like your eyelids? That film works in the same way as the retina? Our 6th Grade will be learning about parts of the human eye along with parts of a camera and how they are alike.
Students will use an interactive site on the SMARTboard for learning functions of the human eye, holding old cameras to see how they function like the eye, handle 8mm and 35mm film and use ipads for an interactive optical illusion app.
I love teaching this unit with my family's photos and collection of cameras dating back to 1908. I keep the 'Leckey camera museum' up until January 27th, so stop in and take a look!
Class interactions:
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| Learning how our lenses work. |
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| Ms. Frederick helps students find the sclera |
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| Students engaged in reading |
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| using teamwork to find the answers |
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| They really enjoyed the ability to modify text and images for their viewing preference. |
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| Silver halite crystals in film work like the cones and rods in your retina |
