Contextualization

Hello, young historians! Let's embark on a fascinating journey through time and space to better understand how societies have developed and changed. Our starting point is the study of the changes that have occurred in life in the countryside and in the city. Both are spaces where we live, work, and meet our friends and family, but throughout history, many transformations have taken place, shaping them in different ways.

In antiquity, most people lived in the countryside, where they cultivated food and raised animals to survive. The city was a small and often dangerous place, where only the wealthiest lived. But over time, the city grew and became a center of trade, culture, and government. People began to migrate to the city in search of work and opportunities, leading to significant changes in daily life.

Today, most of us live in the city, where life is busy and full of opportunities, but also full of challenges. However, many still live in the countryside and depend on agriculture and livestock to survive. Although modern technologies have brought many improvements to life in the countryside, they have also brought new challenges.

Introduction

In this project, we will explore how life in the countryside and in the city has changed over time. We will investigate how people lived and worked, what they ate, how they dressed, what their beliefs were, and much more. To do this, we will need to use our creativity, research skills, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Through this journey through time, you will understand how these changes have occurred and why they are important for our understanding of the world we live in today. You will also develop valuable skills that can be used in many areas of your lives, such as time management, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

So, are you ready for this adventure? Let's go!

Practical Activity

Activity Title: "A Window to the Past: Comparing Life in the Countryside and in the City"

Project Objective:

This project aims to allow students to research and compare life in the countryside and in the city in different historical periods. This will help them understand the changes and continuities that have occurred over time, as well as develop research skills, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork.

Detailed Project Description:

In groups of 3 to 5 students, each team will be tasked with creating two "Windows to the Past" (one representing life in the countryside and the other life in the city) in two different historical periods. These windows are dioramas that represent daily life in each of these places and times.

The windows should include:

1. Representations of how people lived and worked.
2. Some of the products and tools they used.
3. The social and recreational activities they participated in.
4. The challenges and achievements they faced in their daily lives.

Required Materials:

1. Cardboard or cardstock for the base of the window.
2. Paints, colored pencils, markers, crayons, or any other material for coloring and decorating.
3. Recyclable materials, such as matchboxes, bottle caps, popsicle sticks, etc.
4. Paper, glue, and scissors for cutouts.
5. Old magazines for cutting out images (optional).
6. Access to the internet or books for research.

Detailed Step-by-Step Guide for the Activity:

1. Group Formation: Students will be divided into groups of 3 to 5 members.

2. Definition of Historical Periods: Each group should choose two different historical periods to represent in their windows. For example, one group may choose the Middle Ages and the 20th century, while another may choose the Renaissance and the 18th century.

3. Research: Each group should research life in the countryside and in the city during these two periods. They can use books, the internet, or ask the teacher for help.

4. Window Planning: Based on the research, the groups should plan how each window will be represented. They can make drafts or sketches to help.

5. Creating the Windows: Using the provided materials, the groups should create the windows. They should think about details and colors to make the windows as realistic as possible.

6. Presentation: At the end of the project, each group will present their windows to the class. They should explain the choices they made and what they learned from the research.

Remember, collaboration is key! All group members should actively participate in all stages of the project. Take this opportunity to explore the past and learn more about history!