Every picture tells a story

Topic: Personal and family histories
Student activity

This is the student activity 1 of 1 of the Every picture tells a story learning activity.

Group of people practicing gymnastics at the beach
Task No. 1

Asking historical questions

Examine each photo below. Think and discuss:

•    Who is in the photo?
•    What are they doing?
•    Why are they doing it?
•    What is their story (or perspective)?

Click on each photo to read about what is happening in the picture. 

Cousins at their grandparents enjoying a dip in the "swimming pool" - Mount Kuring-gai, NSW
Bondi Beach, 1936-1941, 1943
Felix Nadar in a balloon, late 1860's

 

Maypole dancing at the Continental Fete - Port Macquarie, NSW

 

Studio photograph of couple with painted backdrop of moon at Luna Park, St Kilda - St Kilda, VIC
Task No. 2

Important events in your life

Draw, or bring to class, a favourite photo that shows an important event in your life.

Discuss with another person in the class:

  • How old were you in the photo?
  • Where were you?
  • What were you doing?

Tell another person why you chose this photo.

Explain to the other person why this photo is important.