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Question: Develop a practical (creative/making) activity for the classroom based on the museum. (30) MUSEUM – PHOTO EXHIBITION The name of the exhibition is called Joburg Firsts. The exhibition is located in Museum Africa at 121 Lillian Ngoyi (formerly Bree) Street, Newtown in Johannesburg. In 1976, historian and former chief librarian Anna Smith published Johannesburg Firsts, a book detailing the city's firsts, including examples from her extensive research. A homework or holiday extension or enrichment activity that builds on the previous activity and provides different options to excite learners. (15) Not more than one page. Things to consider: Choose an appropriate cultural experience. How will you make it accessible? How will you link the outing and educational experiences to prior knowledge or previous experiences? How will you design materials that scaffold the learners into a greater understanding of the value or meaning of the arts from this experience? How will you link the educational experiences to the curriculum? Explain. Can you work in an interdisciplinary way? Could broader learning needs or subject areas be covered? How will you support learners with special learning needs? How will you design pre-outing, classroom-based and extension activities that build on each other in terms of skills development and interests? Design your activities in such a way that they maximize their educational possibilities. Design pre- and post-activities. Make sure your activities link to learners’ prior knowledge, the curriculum and skills development.
**Classroom Creative/Making Activity: "My City Firsts – Photo Collage" (30 marks)** **Objective:** To help learners connect Johannesburg's historical "firsts" with their own experiences and environments, fostering appreciation for local heritage and the art of photography. **Activity Steps:** 1. **Pre-Outing Preparation (Classroom-Based)** - **Discussion (Linking Prior Knowledge):** Introduce the concept of a city’s “firsts” by referencing Anna Smith’s research and pictures from the Joburg Firsts exhibition. Ask learners what “firsts” they know in their own communities. - **Brainstorm (Curriculum Link – Social Sciences/History):** In small groups, research and list “firsts” in their families or suburbs (e.g., first post office, first school, first mall, first park). Link this to the history curriculum (Local History). - **Photography Basics (Arts Integration):** Teach basics of photo composition. Learners pick one “first” to photograph, using smartphones or provided cameras. - **Accessibility & Inclusion:** Learners with special needs can partner with peers, use assistive devices, or use drawn/printed images. 2. **Museum Visit:** - **Guided Tour:** Facilitate focused observation of “Johannesburg Firsts” photographs; discuss what stories pictures tell. - **Worksheet:** Learners complete a scaffolded worksheet, noting their favorite exhibit and writing down what they think makes it meaningful. 3. **Creative/Making Activity (Classroom-Based):** - **Photo Collage Construction:** Back in the classroom, each learner brings their photo (or a picture they drew/printed) and writes a short caption explaining its significance. Assemble a class collage titled “Our City Firsts” for display, echoing the museum exhibition. - **Reflection and Discussion (Value of Art):** Learners share why their chosen “first” is important and how art helps us remember history. **Interdisciplinary Links:** - **Social Sciences:** Exploring local history and change over time. - **English:** Writing captions and reflecting on experiences. - **Visual Arts:** Photography principles and collage-making. - **Life Skills:** Teamwork, inclusion. **Support for Diverse Needs:** - Visual instructions, peer support, options for drawing/using digital images, accessible tour guides, simplified worksheets. --- **Homework/Holiday Extension Activity: "Future Firsts" (15 marks)** **Learner Choice:** - Learners interview an elder or family member about a “first” in their life or community. OR - Learners imagine and write/draw what a future “first” in Johannesburg might be (e.g., the first eco-school, the first flying car). **Options to Excite Learners:** - Create a digital poster or voice note with their findings. - Present their interview/future firsts in class or submit online. **Skills Development & Curriculum Link:** - Builds inquiry, research and creative expression (English/History/ICT). - Encourages personal and community connection. **Scaffolding & Progression:** - Begins by exploring real “firsts,” moves to reflection and creation, and extends to imagination and future-thinking. - Every activity builds on previous knowledge and encourages deeper understanding and value of art, history, and personal experience. **Maximizing Educational Possibilities:** - Activities are open-ended and multi-modal, encouraging learner autonomy, interdisciplinary thinking, inclusion, and meaningful engagement—mirroring the museum experience and linking classroom learning to real-world heritage.
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