Today we looked at the Civil Rights movement through the lens of Gordon Parks. Parks was born in Fort Scott, Kansas and was shaped by his experiences with racism and poverty. A self taught photographer, Parks highlighted the impact of segregation. Gordon Parks became one of the most accomplished and respected photographers of all time.
One of the strengths of Gordon Parks' work was his ability to communicate to his audience. Parks often focused on communities, students at Bethune-Cookman College, families in Harlem, and life in Fort Scott, Kansas.
For extra credit, take as many photos of your community as you can. Then upload your best/favorite photo to instagram. Tag @mrmcarlson in the photo and use the hashtag #carlsonphoto1 to share your photo(s) with the class.
Three (3) points of extra credit will be given for each photo submitted that contains a caption explaining how your photo shows community. There is a maximum of 9 extra credit points available. Don't forget to tag my account in your photos!
* For students not able to access Instagram, you may bring in your photos and captions and still receive the same extra credit*
One of the strengths of Gordon Parks' work was his ability to communicate to his audience. Parks often focused on communities, students at Bethune-Cookman College, families in Harlem, and life in Fort Scott, Kansas.
For extra credit, take as many photos of your community as you can. Then upload your best/favorite photo to instagram. Tag @mrmcarlson in the photo and use the hashtag #carlsonphoto1 to share your photo(s) with the class.
Three (3) points of extra credit will be given for each photo submitted that contains a caption explaining how your photo shows community. There is a maximum of 9 extra credit points available. Don't forget to tag my account in your photos!
* For students not able to access Instagram, you may bring in your photos and captions and still receive the same extra credit*