Chapter 5 Fabric of the City

Objective:

Find the story, connection and meaning between an image and their sense of belonging (or a particular community’s sense of belonging).

• Have students bring a piece of fabric or an image that connects to their identity, whether it be from their cultural heritage or another part of their identity that represents a sense of belonging and community for you.

  • Students may also choose to bring a fabric or choose an image that represents a community they wish to learn more about.

Research:

• • Students will research the stories behind and around the image/fabric.

  • Ask them to reflect on why that fabric/image was chosen and how it makes them feel connected to others and/or a particular community?

Create:

This can take many forms, students can create a visual board, do a doodle sketch, or make a poster of their image and their findings and stories.

Fabric of Our Classroom and / or Fabric of Our School

Your class could bring all the fabrics/images together to make a beautiful representation of your classroom. You could assemble them on a foam board which may create a cushion or quilted effect. Then, you can display as a class mural.