URBAN EXPLORER’S CAMP

HANOI VIETNAM, 2015

Mapping local culture & heritage in French Quarter 

A group of 20 MYP students took part in a one-week urban explorer’s camp as part of their annual off-campus week. For the entire week the students set up camp in the two neighbourhoods: an old school turned café in the French Quarter and a gallery/co-working space near Long Bien Bridge. The objective was to produce a map that best depicts the character of the neighbourhoods. 

The week was divided into two phases: 1) series of guided activities – including historic research, fact-finding, site surveys – and reflective sessions to collectively determine the narrative and map sites of significance. 2) supervised group work – giving students the opportunity to independently research, interview and photograph specific sites in the neighbourhoods. The final product was displayed at the inter-disciplinary yearly school exhibition.

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“A great interdisciplinary learning experience, a chance to get out of the classroom and experience and explore the city they live in”

– Grade 10 teacher