Why did you choose a particular photo?In my sixth grade resource room math class, we study fractions. I'm always looking for ways to show a concept we're talking about as it's used in real life (outside of the classroom). In Flickr, I typed in "fractions" and many examples came up. I chose the "thumbnail" view to search quickly and found this photo.
What is it about the photo that you found interesting? I chose this picture not only because it has a sign that is in fraction form and was found in the Creative Commons, but I don't know what it's used for.
I think it leaves the viewer asking questions, which is perfect to have the kids discover or predict. Even knowing it was taken in England and has a tag: railroad, I don't know much about railroads to figure it out. I'll have to look it up too!
Kids are motivated by photos and videos. The fact that there are areas like "Creative Commons" and the Library of Congress within Flickr, it makes it easier to search for photos that we can actually use and our students too without worrying about the copyright.
Good post and what a clever way to use that photo.
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