Historical Representations and Analysis Activity

Have students compare and contrast 2 or more images from provided or independently researched sources. (provided in the below)

Reference images: Time Magazine  https://time.com/4232540/history-ufo-sightings/  (It may be helpful for students to source their own images for this assignment)

After analyzing said images, have students write down and keep points from the questions:
“What strikes you as important?”-
“What is the most prominent information in these images?”
Using the themes presented in the analysis of images, as well as the cognitive research done for this unit, have students depict something that they believe to be evidence or rebuttal of alien existence.

This can take the form of digital or physical media, as it lends itself to the content of this lesson. Encourage students to have their themes also lend themselves to the media that they choose for the final work.


     Plans for differentiation/diversity: 

• Include reference material from diverse sources and historical backgrounds/times
• Students may use multimedia technology when creating this piece in place of physical media with permission from the instructor
  
  
• Program of Studies:
  
  Consider the natural environment as a source of imagery through time and across cultures. (Alberta Education, 1984) Articulate and Evaluate: Students will use the techniques of art criticism for analysis and comparison of art works. Making comparisons about mood and feeling between one’s own works and works by other students is part of learning to talk about art. (Alberta Education, 1984).

​FOR THIS PROJECT, SELF ASSESSMENT WILL BE USED. OPTIONAL: Critique ​