3. How do museums capture everyday life?
Objects help tell stories. Have a look at these objects. What stories would they be helping to tell?
Staying well
Man Man on Manus
Home-made toys
Household items
- What objects might you choose to describe life during lockdown?
- What have you been doing to stay well?
- How have you been passing the time?
- What have you been eating?
- What has been different while you have been in lockdown/staying home?
- Have you made any homemade toys?
- Got new appliances for the house?
- Started a craft project?
- Run a marathon?
Create a table to help organise your thoughts
Use the following headings:
- What we have been doing since March 23
- What we used to do
- What is different and what object will help tell that story
Hint: Make sure you represent different aspects of your life e.g. Learning at home. Socialising with friends, family life.