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Which subject	Design and technology
What topic	Photography
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

## Topic
Photography

## Objectives
- Understand the basic principles of photography, including exposure, composition, and lighting.
- Develop practical skills in using a digital camera.
- Collaborate in groups to create a photo project.
- Reflect on peer work and provide constructive feedback.

## Materials
- Digital cameras (one per group)
- Tripods (optional)
- Computers with photo editing software
- Projector for displaying examples
- Photography handouts (principles of photography)
- Whiteboard and markers

## Grade/Age Group
Year 10 (Grade 10)

## Subject
Design and Technology

## Class Size
20 students

## Lesson Length
30 minutes

## National Curriculum Alignment
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for Visual Arts and Technology Education, focusing on creative expression, critical thinking, and communication.

## Lesson Structure
| Step Number | Step Title                 | Length | Details                                                                                  |
|-------------|----------------------------|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1           | Introduction to Photography | 5 mins | Introduce the topic and learning objectives. Discuss the importance of photography in design. |
| 2           | Basic Photography Concepts  | 10 mins| Explain key concepts: exposure, composition, and lighting using handouts and examples.    |
| 3           | Group Task Preparation      | 5 mins | Divide students into groups of 4. Assign each group a specific photography concept to explore. |
| 4           | Photography Activity        | 8 mins | Groups take photos related to their concept within a designated area (e.g., schoolyard). |
| 5           | Review and Feedback         | 2 mins | Groups regroup to review each other’s work without presentations. Give constructive feedback using a peer review sheet. |
| 6           | Conclusion                  | 2 mins | Recap what was learned; discuss the importance of practice in photography. Assign homework.  |

## Homework
Students are to select and edit 3 photos they took during the group activity, focusing on applying the principles learned in class. They will submit these photos for evaluation in the next lesson, and feedback will be given without student presentations.

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