Question bank: Subject's Place in the World

Imagine that you are at the city park with your friends. Write a short text describing what this place is like, what activities you can do there, and how you feel when you are there. Then, compare the city park to another place where you like to play. What are the similarities and differences between these two places?

Public spaces in a city can be planned in different ways, offering the population distinct experiences of coexistence and leisure. Considering the various ways in which public spaces are used in different neighborhoods of a metropolis, analyze how urban characteristics influence leisure activities and social interaction among residents. Reflect on the relationship between infrastructure (parks, squares, pedestrian zones) and local culture in fostering recreational practices and social integration. Based on this analysis, discuss how the geography of urban space can be a reflection of the identity and values of the community that inhabits it.

João lives in an urban neighborhood with many tall buildings and busy streets. He enjoys playing, his favorite activities are: riding a bike, playing soccer, and flying a kite. Based on your knowledge, explain how the characteristics of the space where João lives influence his leisure activities and compare it with a type of place where these activities would be more easily practiced.

Imagine you are at an amusement park, a public space where many people go to have fun and play. Describe the activities you see people doing in this park. Now, think about another public place you know, it could be a square, a library, or a soccer field. Compare this place to the amusement park. What are the similarities and differences you can identify between these two places?

Personal, the city where we live has many cool places to play and hang out, right? The square, the playground, the sports court... Each of these places was made for us to have fun in a special way. Now, imagine that you are a fun detective and need to write a note telling another detective friend about the things that are similar and different between the square and the playground in our city. Think carefully: what can you play in one place that you can't in the other? How do people use these spaces to play and have fun? Write down the similarities and differences between the square and the playground in your note.