USЕ OF ЕDUCATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS IN TEACHING PHYSICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Physical objects, phenomena, laws and theories are studied in high school physics. They can be presented through various visual aids such as experiments, diagrams, graphics, photographs, videos and more. Our focus is on educational photographs as a means of visualizing physical objects and phenomena. Educational photographs’ merits are presented. They can be used in all types of physics lessons. For example, lessons for new knowledge or solving problems, laboratory or seminar lesson. Important didactic functions that they perform are considered such as illustrating of physical objects, technical application of studied laws and phenomena, solving problems during the lesson or for independent work and creating problematic situations. The emphasis is on the so-called photo tasks, which solution can be realized with the help of an interactive whiteboard. The use of digital photography in physical educational experiment is also considered. A model of the activity of the teacher and the students in conducting physics laboratory work is proposed. A methodology for using digital photography in physics demonstration experiment is presented.