# 76. Teaching with Photographs: 6 Research-Based Benefits to Elementary Learners

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Podcast: [Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families](https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode76
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## Resource

This is a topic I've been excited to dive into for some time, and summer seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce it. If you've never thought about how teaching with actual photographs can help your learners in science, this episode is a must-listen. I'm an avid collector of nature photos because you just never know when you'll need that random pic of a raccoon track in the mud. In this episode, we'll talk about 6 research-based benefits to teaching with photos including: Why teaching with pictures even matters. How teaching with photos helps build accurate mental models. How teaching with photographs supports inquiry. How photos can be used for scientific evidence. How teaching with photographs can build a sense of place and community. And how student-created pictures develop scientific skills in children. Resources mentioned 💚 Canva for Teachers Wikimedia Commons Unsplash Pixabay Naturally Teaching Activity Index Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode76 🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index 🛒 TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching 💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com 📸 Follow along on Instagram: @naturally.teaching 💻 Check us out on Facebook: @naturally.teaching

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