Contextualization
Introduction - From the Countryside to the City: Much More than Distance
Hello, little geographers! Welcome to an incredible journey through Geography, a discipline that helps us understand how places are formed and how people interact with them. In this project, we will delve into the fascinating theme of Countryside-City Relationship.
But what is the countryside and what is the city? Have you ever thought about it? Well, the countryside is the place where nature, with its mountains, rivers, plants, and animals, predominates. The city, on the other hand, is a space where humans have built many things, such as buildings, roads, and has a large number of people living together.
The first thing we think about when we talk about the countryside and the city is the distance between them, right? But the countryside-city relationship is much more than that! It involves how the people living in the countryside and the people living in the city relate to each other, how they depend on each other, and how they affect the environment they live in.
Importance of the Countryside-City Relationship
The relationship between the countryside and the city is a key theme for us to understand our society and the environment we live in. Today, most of us live in cities, but food production, for example, still heavily depends on the countryside. Without the countryside, we wouldn't have food to eat!
Moreover, the way people relate to the countryside and the city has a great impact on the environment. For example, as the city grows, new roads and buildings are constructed, which can destroy natural habitats and pollute water and air. On the other hand, if we don't take care of the countryside, the land can become infertile, and we won't be able to produce food anymore.
Understanding the countryside-city relationship is essential for us to think about sustainable ways of living and using natural resources. And that's exactly what we are going to explore in this project! Are you ready for this adventure? Let's together unravel the secrets of the countryside-city relationship!
Practical Activity
Activity Title: "The Food Journey: Connecting the Countryside and the City"
Project Objective
This project aims to allow students to understand the importance of the countryside-city relationship in food production and environmental care. Additionally, it aims to develop skills such as teamwork, time management, communication, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
Detailed Project Description
Students will be divided into groups and, for 3 weeks, they will carry out a series of tasks that simulate the path that a food item takes from the countryside to the city. Each group will choose a food item (fruit, vegetable, or grain), research its origin, how it is grown, harvested, transported, and marketed. Then, they should create a "food journey" in a model, representing all stages of the process.
Required Materials
- Computer with internet access for research.
- Art materials for creating the model (boxes, cardboard, paint, brushes, glue, scissors, etc.).
- Note-taking materials (notebook, pens, pencils, etc.).
Step by Step
Step 1: Understanding the Countryside-City Relationship
On the first day, the teacher will explain the importance of the countryside-city relationship and how it applies to food production. Reading materials and videos will be provided for students to deepen their knowledge on the subject.
Step 2: Choosing the Food Item
Groups will choose which food item they will research and represent in the model. Students should justify the choice of the food item, explaining why it is important for nutrition and how it is related to the countryside and the city.
Step 3: Research
Groups will research the chosen food item. They should find out where the food comes from (countryside), how it is grown, harvested, processed, transported, and marketed (city).
Step 4: Creating the Model
With the research information, students will create a model representing all stages of the food journey, from the countryside to the city. They should think about how to represent the countryside, food production, transportation, and sale in the city.
Step 5: Project Presentation
At the end of the 3 weeks, each group will present their model to the class, explaining all stages of the food journey and the countryside-city relationship involved.
Delivery Format
Each group must deliver the completed model, along with a written report describing the chosen food item, the stages of the food journey, and the countryside-city relationship involved. Additionally, they should orally present to the class, sharing what they learned during the project.
Remember, creativity and collaboration are essential for the success of this project! Let's go, little geographers, and uncover the secrets of the countryside-city relationship!
