Tap into the untold wealth of knowledge that can be gleaned from photographs. These primary sources freeze a moment in time that can be interpreted by future generations.

Workshop begins with a science lesson on the different photography processes that have been expanded on since the first photograph taken from a camera in 1826.

Examine antique photographs from the museum archives and investigate issues of social classes on the frontiers, prejudices held, urban development, economic growth, and environmental change. Practice your skills in primary resource interpretation.

Learn how to teach across curriculums by taking a historical photograph, unfolding what is known about the time period, and practice creative writing based on the primary source.

Very hands-on workshop; leave with curriculum packets, digital images for classroom use, finished samples and freebies!

CPE Credit ‣ 6.0

Subject(s) ‣Science, Social Studies, Texas History, US History, Art

Grade(s) ‣ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Audience(s) ‣ Social Studies Instructors, History Instructors, Science Instructors, General Classroom Instructors