UPDATE
see end of post for how I would link this to AusVELS
ORIGINAL POST
Okay, so I've found a new photo project. I found it accidentally. I was looking for ideas to incorporate into a humanities unit of work I need to create for uni. It's a project about the shaping of Geelong in the 20th Century and I need to have ideas that I can plan for that will help 6th graders enquiries about this topic.
So, searching Pinterest, as I often do to find some teaching inspiration I came across a blog with a post about #myplaceintime. Kell, whose photography business is Blackcurrant Photography,
is behind this project to capture 100 photos of local communities and have them published in books. I'm always up for a photo challenge so will jump in with both feet to participate in this one too. I initially thought I would title it 'Geelong' but I think I need to modify it to 'Greater Geelong' so I can capture the outskirts too since I don't live right in the centre of Geelong.
Here is one pic I might be tempted to use for #78.My local library (Deakin University - Waurn Ponds campus library):
Having had a bit of a look at the list I have noticed some things that might not be achievable for a Year 6 project, especially if I incorporate it into a walking excursion in town and aim to complete it collectively in a single day, or several hours. So the first list is Kell's original list (and the one you should complete if you want to participate in #myplaceintime for your local area) and the second list is my modification for students with credit to Kell for the idea and inspiration. If you do decide to participate please let Kell know. Her local area is Perth and I'm sure she'd love to see her projects being picked up in a wide variety of areas.
The #myplaceintime list:
1.The price
of fuel/petrol.
2.A mode of
transportation.
3.Teenage
wasteland – use your common sense when photographing kids that aren’t yours.
4.A small
business.
5.A view you
pass on your way to work.
6.Construction.
7.Destruction.
8.Something
that was here 10 years ago.
9.The corner
shop or deli – basically anywhere you run to if you need something late at
night.
10.Where I
go to relax.
11.I can’t
believe the news today.
12.My
favourite restaurant.
13.What
arrived in the post.
14.A local
service – think delivery/post/bin collection/ranger.
15.People
playing sport.
16.An outing
with friends (with the background in shot).
17.Somewhere
I used to visit as a kid.
18.A
handwritten note from someone I love.
19.Something
that was here 20 years ago.
20.The end
of the day.
21.What I
can see from my window.
22.A river
view.
23.The price
of a cup of coffee.
24.Something
I’ve never seen before – this can include a place.
25.How we
communicate.
26.A view
with train/rail lines in it.
27.My
favourite thing to drink – make sure the label is in shot.
28.The
receipt for something I bought today.
29.Three
O’Clock in the afternoon.
30.How I
tell the time – I know most of us use our phones these days. Be creative!
31.Graffiti
– If you can see the artist’s name please credit them.
32.A
sculpture.
33.Nothing
but trees.
34.This sign
makes me laugh.
35.The view
from somewhere high up.
36.One
kilometre from my house.
37.The view
from the end of my street.
38.I’m in a
supermarket.
39.A ticket.
40.A trip to
the movies/cinema.
41.What’s
showing at the movies.
42.This
week’s music chart.
43.Something
old.
44.A busy
intersection – Do not take this whilst driving!
45.Authority
– Police, security, someone in a position of power. Be respectful and don’t get
in the way.
46.On my way
to work/school.
47.I wish
this place had never changed.
48.Ten
dollars in my currency – this will be more interesting if you use change.
49.I had to
stop the car and take a photo.
50.Somewhere
I used to live.
51.Someone
outside your family/group of friends that you would miss if they were gone.
52.This place
has been here for my whole life.
53.If I had
kids I would want to take them here.
54.Somewhere
I visited with my first love.
55.Out on a
date – if you are single then photograph a date with friends or family.
56.Power /
electricity.
57.A neon or
electric sign.
58.A concert
or show poster.
59.Somewhere
I visit every day – not the toilet!!!
60.A
postcard – why not buy it and send it to a friend?
61.Postage
stamps from my country.
62.Postage
stamps from another country.
63.I wish I
didn’t have to pay this bill!
64.A car I
would love to own.
65.The car I
do own (or bike/scooter etc).
66.Where all
the cool kids go.
67.It’s show
time – interpret as you wish.
68.Somebody’s
special day – You will always find someone getting married on a weekend.
69.A photo
from the coast.
70.To
market, to market.
71.Fresh
produce.
72.A local
playground – Again, use your common sense. Photograph your kids or a friends or
wait til nobody is there. Don’t be creepy.
73.Education.
74.If I had
a permanent marker, I would correct this sign.
75.Road
work.
76.Somewhere
I belong.
77.Somewhere
I don’t belong.
78.My local
library.
79.Waiting
for a bus.
80.This
week’s trashy magazines.
81.I bought
a Lottery ticket.
82.An old
painted sign on the side of a building.
83.The view
from the passenger’s seat.
84.Some
groceries I bought this week.
85.Where I
was at 11:11 am.
86.Where I
was at 11.11pm.
87.A car
numberplate.
88.A shop
that’s no longer open.
89.This
place is for sale.
90.Coca-Cola.
– It’s been around for most of our lives. Let’s see how it looks around the
world.
91.The price
of a Big Mac at McDonald’s.
92.On the
way to the airport.
93.Out on a
bushwalk / hike.
94.Only in
my country.
95.Absolute
junk.
96.Street
lights.
97.Friday
afternoon.
98.How I
spend Sunday morning.
99.Someone
I’ve just met.
100.My place
in time – any photo at any time of the day that describes how you feel with
life.
He
re's another recent pic.
No.40.A trip to the movies/cinema. Date night for my husband and I...The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Here is my adapted list deigned to be used by Year 6 students on an excursion to their local community as part of a history project. I would probably place them in small groups to complete this task and there would be loads of follow up work to occur back at school when we compare/contrast the photos taken, the whys and where and write notes about choices of photos taken. Hopefully the students would have looked at their local community through fresh eyes as they took notice of new and interesting things, or things they might never have noticed.
#MyPlaceInTimeYear6Students
1.The price
of fuel/petrol.
2.A mode of
transportation.
3.Teenage hangout
4.A small
business.
5.A view as
you walk north
6.Construction.
7.Destruction.
8.Something
that was here 10 years ago.
9.Something that is open 24 hours.
10.Something that you don't know what it is.
11.Something
you’ve seen on the news.
12.A restaurant.
13.Somewhere
to post mail.
14.A local
service
15.Something
sport related.
16.A group
of friends with something recognisable in the background
17.Somewhere
I’ve visited before
18.Something
handwritten.
19.Something
that was here 50 years ago.
20.Somewhere
you would go at night time
21.A view
through a window.
22.Water
23.The price
of a cup of coffee.
24.Something
I’ve never seen before
25.A method
of communication
26.Something
you think will still be here in 20 years.
27.My
favourite thing to drink (include the label if appropriate)
28.The
receipt for something I bought today.
29.Where I
am at 12 noon.
30.How I
tell the time – many people use their phones these days. Be creative!
31.Graffiti
– If you can see the artist’s name please credit them.
32.A
sculpture.
33.Nothing
but trees.
34.This sign
makes me laugh.
35.The view
from somewhere high up.
36.A view as
you walk east.
37.A view
while lying on your back (try to include more than just sky).
38.The view
inside a shop (ask permission from the owner to take the photo)
39.A ticket.
40.Something
that makes you think of a scene from a movie
41.Somewhere
expensive to eat.
42.Something
that makes you think of a line in a song
43.Something
old.
44.A busy
intersection – Be careful
45.Authority
– Police, security, someone in a position of power. Be respectful and don’t get
in the way.
46.Something
that reminds you of school.
47.I wish
this place had never changed.
48.Ten
dollars in my currency – this will be more interesting if you use change.
49.A photo
you couldn’t take in a moving car
50.Somewhere
that people used to live.
51.Somewhere
relaxing to sit.
52.This place
has been here for my whole life.
53.If I had
kids I would want to take them here.
54.Somewhere
people in love might visit
55.A cheap
place to eat
56.Power /
electricity.
57.A neon or
electric sign.
58.A poster
advertising an event.
59.Somewhere
I would like to visit everyday
60.A
postcard (PG) – Buy it. You will post it as part of this project.
61.Something
that represents multicultural Australia
62.Something
that represents indigenous culture
63.Somewhere
you would like to visit but never have
64.A car I
would love to own.
65.Something
in the school colours
66.A place
that looks popular
67.It’s show
time – interpret as you wish.
68.Something
orange
69.A photo that
people who don’t live here would know was this city
70.To
market, to market.
71.Something tourists would photograph.
72.A local
playground
73.Something
your teacher would like.
74.A street
sign that traffic must obey
75.Something
purple
76.A modern
business that would not have existed before 2000.
77.A place
that you predict will look almost the same in 100 years.
78.A
library.
79.A bus
stop.
80.Something
in fashion right now
81.lunch
82.An old
sign on the side of a building.
83.The view walking
south.
84.Something
hot.
85.Something
green.
86.an old
car/motorbike/vehicle
87.A car
numberplate.
88.A shop
that’s no longer open.
89.This
place is for sale.
90.wifi…a
place where people connect
91.A fast
food outlet
92.On the
way to or from the excursion
93.Footwear
94.Only in
my country.
95.Absolute
junk.
96.Street
lights.
97.A place
people go early in the day.
98.A place
that would be busy on the weekend.
99.The view
walking west
100.Something
you want to photograph that doesn’t fit any of the above categories.
Some pics from a recent wander around town I did as 'research'
22. Water (the Barcode Fountain near Custom House...The barcode is for Noddy's soft drinks, an iconic Geelong brand)
24. Something I've never seen before (The Cargo Boxes, sculpture...these boxes have been here since 2000 and I had never noticed them before. Each one contains something that was brought into or out of the port of Geelong over time and on the top is etched detail about the ship/cargo etc)
So, this didn't exactly survive the cull that was my Humanities - History project, which was he hugest thing I have done at uni yet, but I do think something like the above could fit in a year 6 program... This is from AusVELS Geography which is about to be rolled out:
The effects that people’s connections with, and proximity to,
places throughout the world have on shaping their awareness
and opinion of those places (ACHGK036)
identifying factors that influence people’s awareness
and opinions of places, for example, the media,
significant known events, proximity to places and
personal relationships with places
Evaluate sources for their usefulness and collect relevant
geographical data and information, using ethical protocols,
from primary and secondary sources, for example, fieldwork,
maps, plans, photographs, satellite images, statistical sources
and reports (ACHGS041)
finding out how to conduct ethical research with people
and communities, including the protocols for
consultation with local Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander
communities
exchanging geographical information from schools in
countries of the Asia region
interviewing people, for example, on their knowledge
and opinions of other places
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
