| Photographs of some buildings in the city that have been conserved are
looked at by the whole class who offer reasons for their conservation.
The meaning of conservation and some reasons for conservation are explored
verbally and written down.
Pupils may then work individually or in pairs. Up to ten different photographs
of the city are given to each pair & they complete a score sheet to
show their impressions.
On completion the scores are added up and areas which score high should
be the ones which are most appropriate to conserve. These are identified
and a short class discussion follows as to whether there is general agreement
about conservation. Some difficulties emerge, as different people would
favour conserving different buildings for different reasons. (If there
is total agreement this could still be extended into the next part).
The question 'what difficulties are associated with conservation?' is
posed, with examples of difficulties being summarised on the board.
These are summarised in pupil exercise books.
The lesson ends with a verbal review of the role & responsibilities
of communities in looking after their buildings. 'Whose responsibility?'
Some appreciation for the idea that individuals have a role to play in
maintaining a desired quality built environment can be drawn out. |