Photo Phun

It's easier than ever to take photos, but how much do you really know about them? Phind out here...

CONNECT: 

• Get illuminated about the history of photography from camera obscura to camera phone by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaGUL8B-BrE 
• How does your eye look like a camera looks? Which this video's explanation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGqAM2Mykng 
• How are photos developed from negatives? Watch this video to reveal the commercial process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiLjznwYG1E 
• How can a telescope take photos? See the prize-winning Hubble Heritage program at http://heritage.stsci.edu 

CREATE: 

• Make your own pinhole camera by following these visual directions: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/ 
• If a picture is worth a 1000 words, imagine how much your photo can say! Explore these great photo crafts and activities for kids:  https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/other-arts-crafts/photo-crafts-and-activities.htm 
• Your pets deserve a perfect picture, so try these photo tips to show off your pet pal: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/photo-tips-pet-photography/ 
• These apps will turn your phone into the perfect hub for your kids to capture and crop amazing photos: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/photography-apps-for-kids-and-teens# 

CARE: 

• How do photos fool you? See how it's done at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_LaK4ilshg 
• Do you have a digital camera: Here are simple tips to keep it in good shape: https://www.lightstalking.com/7-simple-maintenance-and-care-tips-to-keep-your-digital-camera-in-great-shape/ 
• Cameras can be useful in emergencies; here are 50 ways: https://www.lifewire.com/emergency-uses-for-your-camera-phone-493069 
• You should know the laws about photographing children: https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/personal-injury/types-of-personal-injury-claims/child-photography-or-videotaping-consent-laws-are-changing.html 

CAREERS: 

Take an eyeful of these photography-related careers: 

Dive into an ocean photographer's world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbX13SfsBw 

Different kinds of photographers: https://www.thebalance.com/photographer-525676 

Just the facts: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm

Let There Be Light

We live in the light, and live because of light. We also make light. From caveman fire to LEDs, humans have created artificial light. The following websites shed light on these technologies.

CONNECT:

• 2015 was the International Year of Light; explore aspects of that focus at http://www.light2015.org/Home/HandsOnInvolvement/Kids-and-Optics.html
• Get the facts about traffic lights: http://mocomi.com/facts-about-traffic-lights/
• Light bulbs are not created equally. What are the different types of light bulbs – and how are they used? Find out at http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/light-bulbs-know-the-different-types
• Explore the science of visual illusions at https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chvision.html

CREATE:

• These experiments help you understand the physics of light; impress your friends with your new ability to manipulate light and color using nothing but a few gumballs and a shoebox: http://www.optics4kids.org/home/content/classroom-activities/
• Turn on the lights and discover the science subject of light for kids with our cool range of experiments, free games, science fair projects, fun facts, interesting quizzes, videos and more! http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/light.html
• Try these light science “snacks” at https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/subject/light
• Build your own light bulb at http://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/19783357736

CARE:

• Watch this video to see ways to conserve light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OEU1oAEIIE
• Play these light saving games: http://kidsenergyzone.com/games/activitiesdetail63.cfm?activityid=8
• See how soda bottles bring light to developing countries: Li https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Fpsw_yYPg&context=C471073aADvjVQa1PpcFPuD_FyHIflhu3QwP3_77YHLeST6AK4VS8=
• Can lights be intelligent? Find out the answer at http://futurecity.glasgow.gov.uk/intelligent-street-lighting/

CAREERS:

Time to shine a light on possible careers: science, manufacturing, construction, interior designing, theater, technician.  Here are some options:

http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2004/10/seeing-light

http://freshome.com/2014/10/13/10-things-you-should-know-about-becoming-an-interior-designer/

http://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/job-profile/lighting-technician-broadcasting-film

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/electricians.htm

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