Contextualization

Hello, little historians! Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey through time and discover how humanity learned to communicate? Our theme is 'Communication Media'. But what does that mean? First of all, let's understand the concept of communication.

Communication is the way we express ourselves and transmit ideas, feelings, and information. It is essential for social interaction and the progress of humanity. But it hasn't always been as easy as it is today. Throughout history, people had to find creative ways to communicate over distances, and this is where Communication Media come into play.

Introduction

Communication Media are the tools and technologies we use to communicate. They can range from gestures, sounds, and written language to the advanced technology we currently use, such as the internet and smartphones. Each communication medium has an interesting history and helps us understand how humanity has evolved.

Imagine what life was like before the telephone and the internet. How did people communicate over distances? Well, they had to use slower means, such as letters and messengers. And before that, when writing didn't exist yet? Our ancestors used drawings on cave walls to communicate and tell their stories.

Understanding the different communication media throughout history helps us comprehend how society has developed. And that's what we're going to explore in our project. Are you excited? Then get ready, because the adventure is just beginning!

Practical Activity - 'The Timeline of Communication'

Project Objective

The objective of this project is to create an interactive timeline that shows the evolution of communication media throughout history, from the earliest signs of human communication to modern digital media. Additionally, the activity aims to develop research, organization, teamwork, and communication skills.

Project Description

Each team will research a specific communication medium, create a poster or panel representing that medium and its relevance to society at the time it was used. After that, all posters will be organized into a giant timeline that will cover the entire classroom wall.

Required Materials

• Cardboard or poster board
• Colored pens, colored pencils, crayons
• Old magazines for cutouts
• Glue, scissors, tape
• Computers with internet access (for research, if available)

Step by Step

1. Team Formation: Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 students. Each group will be responsible for researching a communication medium.

2. Research: Each team should research the assigned communication medium. They must find out when and how this medium was invented, how it was used, by whom, and for what purpose. They should also research the importance of this medium in human communication at that time.

3. Poster Creation: Based on the research, each team will create a poster representing the communication medium. The poster should have an image of the medium, information on how it was used, who used it, and for what purpose. Students can use drawings, magazine cutouts, texts, and whatever else they find necessary to illustrate their communication medium.

4. Presentation: Each team will present their poster to the class, explaining what they learned about the communication medium and its historical importance. This step helps develop communication and public speaking skills.

5. Timeline Construction: After all presentations, the posters will be arranged in chronological order, forming a timeline. Students should work together to determine the correct sequence of communication media. They can also add additional information to the timeline, such as important historical events that influenced communication.

6. Finalization and Presentation: Once the timeline is complete, each team will present their work to the class, explaining what they learned and how they contributed to the overall timeline. This is an opportunity for students to practice their presentation and teamwork skills.

Remember, little historians, the idea is to learn in a fun and collaborative way. I'm very excited to see what you will create. Let's get to work!