Teacher Quality Standard I
Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach. The elementary teacher is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content that he or she teaches (e.g., science, social studies, arts, physical education, or world languages). The secondary teacher has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is an expert in his or her content endorsement area(s).
Element C: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.
Evidence Outcome: develops instructional materials that are accurate and appropriate for the lesson being taught.
Cyanotype Unit: Preserved Collections
Reflection:
Photography is my passion and just because a school may not have a darkroom or computer lab doesn’t mean that students can’t learn about the science (and magic) of photography. Cyanotypes are a camera free way to explore the chemical reaction that occurs when light sensitive paper is exposed to the sun (or ultraviolet light). Part science experiment, part exploration of positive and negative space, my Preserved Collections unit aligns with both the CDE Visual Art Standard: Observe and Learn to Comprehend, and Invent and Discover to Create.
Google Slides - Part 1
Google Slides - Part 2
Cyanotype Worksheet
Student Artwork
