Every picture tells a story
Topic: Personal and family histories
This is the student activity 1 of 1 of the Every picture tells a story learning activity.
Task No. 1
Asking historical questions
Examine each photo below. Think and discuss:
• Who is in the photo?
• What are they doing?
• Why are they doing it?
• What is their story (or perspective)?
Click on each photo to read about what is happening in the picture.
Task No. 2
Important events in your life
Draw, or bring to class, a favourite photo that shows an important event in your life.
Discuss with another person in the class:
- How old were you in the photo?
- Where were you?
- What were you doing?
Tell another person why you chose this photo.
Explain to the other person why this photo is important.