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.