Lesson 1 Heritage

Learning Objectives

• To understand the meaning of heritage• To be able to apply the concepts of

conservation and preservation

Success Criteria

The best work will-• Identify examples of heritage• Understand the differences between

preservation and conservation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXdcJgNxpw&feature=related

Starter

• Name that term

• HERITAGE

• PRESERVATION

• CONSERVATION

• What do you think they mean?

Definitions

• Heritage= the possessions or traditions that have been passed down from one generation to another.

• Preservation=the act of keeping in existence, preventing ruin and decay. Usually applies to the maintenance of something in it’s present form without change.

• Conservation=protection from destructive influences. Aware of present and future needs, it is more flexible and forward looking than preservation and does not rule out necessary change.

Time CapsuleYou have been commissioned to make a time capsule that will be opened in 100 years time. The capsule must contain objects that will give the people of the future a flavour of what it was like to be in your generation. It must contain 2 lists of items that are linked to those you wish to be ‘preserved’ and those which you are happy to allow a little change to as long as their general spirit is ‘conserved’. The objects can be anything you want: films, books, buildings etc. But you must state clearly why you have selected each object and why it deserves to be remembered.

Aim for 5 on each list and be prepared to present to your class mates

Mr Pole’s Time Capsule• Preserve• All episodes of Neighbours - soaps running for a long period of time during

my lifetime, changing fashions and the romance between Jason & Kylie• News footage of the collapse of the Berlin wall, the defining moment of

Soviet block’s collapse a memorable part of my growing up• Rick Astley – “Never gonna give you up”, the awful music of the 80’s

pioneered by SAW, I couldn’t escape their music it was everywhere!• Shellsuits and tucking trousers into socks & trainers- what was that all

about, unforgettable!

• Conserve• Ground Zero site- most defining political moment of the century so far• Emo haircuts- the most stupid looking haircuts, but well worth a laugh

You have 10 minutes

Be here at 10.00am tomorrow

Itinerary

• Cameras/ phones• Meet at 10.00am• Open top bus tour• Everybody meet back at St. Phillips at

11.45• Then complete Activities between 11.45 &

1.45.• Report back to St.Phillips

First Activity

• Find as much information on how Birmingham markets it’s heritage.

• Visit the buildings on the list, collect brochures, leaflets and flyers as evidence.

• Visit tourist information at the junction of New St. & Corporation Street

• Take photos of signposts• Activities/ tours ie; Open Top Bus

Where you will be researching for your Restoration presentation

• The Town Hall- Dave, Jon, Suhayl and Rachel

• City Art Gallery- Naomi, Emma & Jack• St Phillips Cathedral- Mehnaz, Bronte,

Maddie & Hannah• ICC/ Symphony Hall/ NIA- Harry, Jake &

Jack• The Rotunda- Jakob and Jon

Presentations

• Detailed information about the building• Should explain why your building should

be preserved/ conserved• Explain why it is important for

Birmingham’s heritage• Include photos• Involve all members of the group• Present a convincing argument