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EXTENSION
ACTIVITY: PHOTO ANALYSIS
Use the National Archives and Records Administration Photography
Analysis Worksheet (below) to critically examine the source
photographs, maps and other visual media available on the
web site and this page.
Photograph
Analysis Worksheet
Step
1. Observation
Study the photograph for 2 minutes. Form an overall impression
of the photograph and then examine individual items. Next,
divide the photo into quadrants and study each section to
see what new details become visible.
Use
the chart below to list people, objects, and activities in
the photograph.
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Step 2. Inference
Based on what you have observed above, list three things you
might infer from this photograph.
Step 3. Questions
A. What questions does this photograph raise in your mind?
B. Where could you find answers to them?
Designed and developed by the Education
Staff, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,
DC 20408.
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