Contextualization

Introduction

Hello, little historians! Are you ready to embark on a journey through time to discover the importance of family and community in the construction of our history? Our adventure begins in the first year of Elementary School, a crucial moment to develop an understanding of fundamental historical concepts and how they relate to our world today.

Family is our first contact with society, it is where we are born and raised. Our parents, grandparents, siblings, and uncles are our first point of reference, the first community to which we belong. The community, on the other hand, is formed by people who live in the same place and share spaces, interests, and common values. Both are fundamental in building our identity and in our development as citizens.

Contextualization

Throughout history, families and communities have played essential roles in the development of societies. They were responsible for transmitting knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and values that have shaped the way we live today. Let's do an exercise of imagination: can you think of some customs that you learned from your families and the community where you live?

For example, what do you usually do on special dates like Christmas and New Year's? These customs are part of our culture and are passed down from generation to generation through families and communities. They are part of our history. In this project, we will explore in a creative and fun way how families and communities have influenced and continue to influence the world we live in.

So, get ready to learn about the history of your own families and communities, and to discover how they connect with the history of the whole world. Let's embark on this incredible journey together!

Practical Activity

Activity Title: "The Tree of Our History"

Project Objective

This project aims to allow students to explore the history of their families and communities, and understand the importance of these two elements in building our identity and shaping societies over time.

Detailed Project Description

In this project, students will work in groups to create "history trees" of their families and communities. Each group will research and collect information about the history of their families and communities, and will creatively present this information on a tree drawn on cardboard. It will be a very special moment to learn more about their own roots and to value the diversity of stories that make up our society!

Necessary Materials

• Cardboard sheets (one for each group)
• Colored pencils, markers, and crayons
• Ruler and pencil
• Blunt scissors
• Glue
• Magazines and newspapers (for cutouts)
• Dictionary (for reference)
• Camera or cell phone (to record the process and the final result)

Step by Step

1. Group Formation: Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 students. Each group will be responsible for creating the "history tree" of their family and community.

2. Research: Each group should conduct research at home with the help of parents or guardians. The idea is to collect information about the history of their family and the community where they live. It can be old photos, stories, traditions, memories, etc. Remember that the research should be done respectfully and with the help of an adult.

3. Planning: After collecting the information, the group should plan how to present this information on the "history tree". It can be drawings, photos, magazine cutouts, texts, etc.

4. Tree Creation: Using the cardboard, the group should draw a large tree. The collected information should be organized and presented on the branches, leaves, and even the roots of the tree. Remember that the tree represents the family and the community, so try to include as much information as possible.

5. Work Presentation: Each group should present their "history tree" to the class, explaining the information they collected and how this information is related to the history of their families and communities.

6. Photographic Record: Throughout the process, the groups should document the development of their work with photos. These photos will be used to create a "history album" of the class, which will be presented at the end of the project.

Delivery Format

Each group should present their "history tree" to the class, and the photos of the creation process will be used to create a "history album" of the class. In addition, each student should submit a short one-page text telling what they learned from the project and what they enjoyed doing the most.

Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and learn together!