Contextualization

Hello, young historians! Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey through time and space? Our next destination is the past, and our guide is History. Have you ever stopped to think about how people lived in the past? What was their house like? And the place where they gathered to talk and do things together?

In this adventure, we will explore the concept of 'Space: Public and Domestic'. Did you know that space is one of the most important things in people's lives? It is where we live, work, have fun, and learn. But space is not just a physical place, it is also social and cultural. In other words, the way we use and understand space is influenced by our relationships with others and by our beliefs and values.

Introduction

In our daily lives, we interact with different types of spaces. For example, our home is a domestic space - it is where we live and where we do most of our daily activities. On the other hand, school is a public space - it is where we learn, play, and interact with people who are not part of our family.

But it hasn't always been like this. Throughout history, the way people used and understood space has changed. And these changes didn't happen out of nowhere: they were influenced by various factors such as technology, economy, politics, and culture. For instance, in the past, houses were very different from the ones we have today. Families didn't have many rooms, so everyone lived together in the same room. And public space was also different. People gathered in squares, churches, and markets to talk, do business, and have fun.

By understanding how space and the way we deal with it have changed over time, we can better understand not only how we live today but also how we can live in the future. And that's what we are going to do in this project! Are you ready for the journey?

Practical Activity

Activity Title: 'Remembering the Past, Projecting the Future'

Project Objective:

The objective of this project is to allow you, young historians, to explore the concept of 'Space: Public and Domestic' in a practical and creative way. You will research different historical periods, analyze how people lived and used space, and then work in groups to create a model that represents these spaces.

Detailed Project Description:

In groups of 3 to 5 students, you will research about life and space in the following periods:

1. Prehistory (caves)
2. Ancient Age (Egyptian houses)
3. Middle Ages (castles)
4. Modern Age (colonial houses)
5. Contemporary Age (current houses)

You will investigate how domestic space and public space were in these periods, and how these spaces were used. Then, each group will create a model representing a house and a public space from each of these periods. You will need to use creativity and materials available at home to make the models.

Required Materials:

• Cardboard
• Papier-mâché (can be made with flour and water)
• Paints (gouache or acrylic)
• Brushes
• Glue
• Scissors without a point
• Pencils
• Ruler
• Magazines for cutting out (to make decorations on the models)

Detailed Step-by-Step for the Activity:

1. Group Formation: Students will be divided into groups of 3 to 5 people. Each group will be responsible for researching one of the five historical periods mentioned.

2. Research: Each group should research about life and space in the assigned periods. You can use history books, reliable websites, educational videos, and even talk to older people who can tell you about life at that time.

3. Report Elaboration: Based on the research, each group should prepare a report describing how domestic space and public space were in the studied period. The report can be handwritten or typed and should include illustrations to help explain the information.

4. Creating the Models: Based on the report information, each group should create a model representing a house and a public space from the studied period. You can use cardboard as a base, and papier-mâché to make the structures. Then, use paint, colored pencils, and magazines to decorate the models. Remember: the idea is to use creativity and do your best with the materials available.

5. Final Presentation: At the end of the project, each group should present their report and models to the class. During the presentation, you will explain what you learned about the space in that period and how the model represents these spaces.

Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and learn together! Let's go, young historians!