Saturday, December 5, 2009

For Ms. Deming's Class

Below are some pictures of everyday objects. How can you tell that these pictures were not taken in your hometown? Where do you think they were taken? How could you find out?

Below: In the picture below is a FedEx delivery van. How is it different from a FedEx van you might see in Abilene? How is it the same?


Below: Read the sign below. What clues suggest that this sign is not in the U.S.?


Below: In the picture below is a public bus. What makes you think this bus might be in the U.S.? What makes you think this bus is not in the U.S.?

Below: Here is another familiar object....well, almost. What kind of writing is above the word "stop"? How could you find out? What do you think it says? What are some countries where this stop sign might be located?

Below: Here is the same type of familiar object. How is it the same as the one above? How is it different? What kind of writing is above the word "stop"? What do you think it says? Why do you think that? In what country might you see this sign?

1 comment:

Mama said...

This is so cool!!! My kids will love it. I plan to use it (and other shots from other places you have been) the week before Christmas.
Thank you, MAMA

PS Have you seen any interesting rocks?