Social Studies 10 Name: ______________________
This assignment has been inspired by a recent exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights: https://photo.humanrights.ca/photocontest/.
A Lens for Liberty An important legacy of the twentieth-century is the advancement of a set of ethical principles for egalitarian standards of human behaviour, or, human rights. For our purposes, two key documents will be explored: the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982). Directions: Thoughtfully select three specific human rights that resonate with you from the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and/or the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Next, creatively stage a photograph to powerfully represent each of the three human rights. Finally, provide a well-written analysis of all three photographs to explain your thinking.
Must-Do’s: • For the three photographs?
q Include a captivating title for each q Incorporate the key components for a
powerful image q Illustrate a staged idea (i.e. conceptual
photography) • For the three written analyses?
q Describe each specific human right – what? q Option: Document a specific example
or legal case q Defend the details that represent each
human right – so what?
“I Me Myself” by Rajneesh Fontana Finalist for Freedom of Expression
Note: As a class, we will each have the opportunity to analyze one of our classmate’s submissions, which will be scored for a second time under the Analyses section of the rubric. Overall, your performance on A Lens for Liberty will be reflected on the Learning Ladder in Investigation: #2, #3, and Interpretation #4.
Social Studies 10
Ace Your Assessment! Exceeding
Expectations Fully Meeting Expectations
Minimally Meeting Expectations
Images / 9
Image #1:
Interpretation #4: / 3
Image #2: Interpretation #4: / 3
Image #3:
Interpretation #4: / 3
Purpose Representation
Visual Techniques
Interpretation #4
q Develops significant staged ideas to represent human rights with evidence of originality
q Applies visual techniques to enhance impact (e.g. subject, composition, light)
Analyses / 27
Insight Explanation
Organization Conventions
Image #1: Investigation #2: / 3 Investigation #3: / 3 Interpretation #4: / 3
Image #2:
Investigation #2: / 3 Investigation #3: / 3 Interpretation #4: / 3
Image #3:
Investigation #2: / 3 Investigation #3: / 3 Interpretation #4: / 3
Investigation #2 q Defends significant staged ideas by explaining the meaning of visual features and techniques using strong evidence
q Communicates analysis in a logical manner with few errors in spelling, grammar or other mechanics
Investigation #3 q Thorough description of the analyzed perspective / bias shown in the image. Uses examples.
q Communicates analysis in a logical manner with few errors in spelling, grammar or other mechanics
Interpretation #4 q Thorough explanation of the historical / current example shown in the image. Uses examples.
q Communicates analysis in a logical manner with few errors in spelling, grammar or other mechanics
Note: for the student analysis activity, you will need to print a second copy of one of the images you create. Do NOT write your name on this copy.