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Keywords: Cameras(2-5), computer, powerpoint program
Subject(s): Art, Technology, Photography
Grades 1 through 5
School: Ray Elementary School, Rosenberg, TX
Planned By: Lynnette Brown
Original Author: Lynnette Brown, Rosenberg
Discuss types of lines that we can find on man-made objects and in nature. Draw examples of each line on the board (straight,curve,spiral,broken,horizontal,vertical,zig-zag, and wavy).

Activity: 2 day lesson
Demonstrate:
How to properly use the cameras and how to pass them between students.
Students will be divided into groups.
Each student from the group will be assigned a certain line and they will be allowed to take 3 pictures of their line. You may have the students work in your room or you may have the go to the playground. All pictures will be taken in one class period.

Day 2 How to edit picture for a line power point.
All pictures will be on the computer.
Demonstrate how to edit art to make pictures look unique. Every child will be allow to edit at least 1 picture. You the teacher then places the pictures into a power point. At the end of the class show the power point to the children. They TRUELY love viewing the power point!




Cross-Curriculum Ideas
Use the same lesson for the other elements and principles of art.
Follow-Up
Looking at Art
Drawing at a Close-Up View
Materials: Point and Shoot, Word Processor, Paint, Camera Bags, xD Memory Cards, Flash/USB Drives