Students will engage through the understanding of how light works. Stories of early observations dating back to the 5th century, as well as Aristotle’s theory of light /photons. A ray of light vs a bundle of light. To prove how light works, students will look through a 4×5 camera. The comprehension of how to load a paper negative into a pinhole camera. How to properly set up the camera for taking a picture with available outdoor lighting. The concept of how light will project onto light sensitive paper in the can. An understanding of time for exposure (formula). An understanding of depth of field and wide angle due to curvature of the pinhole can camera.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Social Studies
LA-021 Writing with Images
In this session, we will explore the art of visual storytelling. We will read and analyze works that combine words and images as narrative tools, to see how they complement each other. Then, we will create our own short stories using these devices.
CM-021 Zydeco Rhythms: Moving Through Louisiana’s Culture (K-5)
Clap, stomp, and dance along! Students will learn Zydeco’s fun steps while hearing the lively sounds of accordion and washboard that make Louisiana music so special. Adaptable for Special Education
VA-057 Diversity (2-5)
Students will be taught through a read-aloud of “Our Diversity Makes us Stronger,” which teaches students to accept themselves and others as they are.
VA-058 Veterans Day (3-5)
Students will learn about the holiday’s history, the meaning of service, and how to show appreciation for veterans through this activity.
VA-059 The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (3-5)
This lesson will focus on the leadership and the fight for civil rights in the United States.
VA-030 Vacation Snowglobes (K-3)
In this session, students will learn about snow globes from around the world, design and simple drawing techniques to create their own snow globe.
VA-022 Patriotism: Class Flags (K-2)
Students will create a class flag using the basic elements of line, pattern and repetition.
VA-023 Patriotism: Historical Events (9-12)
Students will design a piece of art that incorporates art composition with American historical events or symbols.
VA-026 Slithering Snakes (1-5)
This session reinforces patterns and creates 3-D shapes out of a 2-D sheet of paper.


