Media can show far-away places — Media, 4–6 years
A screen, book or recording can let us see places we cannot visit today. Media, 4–6 years.
A window to somewhere else
A photograph, film, book or video can show us a place that is far away. We may see its houses, animals, weather or people without travelling there. The media gives us a view of that place, but it is not the place itself.
Why we use this window
People have always wanted to know what is beyond their own street, village or town. Travelling takes time and may be impossible, so people make pictures, maps, books and recordings to bring news of other places. This helps us notice that the world is bigger than what we can see nearby.
Following a picture
Mia sees a picture of a penguin on snowy ground. First, she looks closely and notices ice, feathers and a cold-looking sky. Next, she asks where penguins live and checks a picture book with an adult. The image took her somewhere far away, then a book helped her learn more.
The picture is not the place
It is easy to feel that we have seen the whole place when a picture looks clear and big. That feeling makes sense: our eyes can see many details at once. But a picture shows only one view, one moment and one choice of what to include. Other parts may be just outside the frame.
Maps, nature films and calls
We use media to look at a map before a journey, watch an animal in another country or see a relative who lives far away. These examples bring information or a person closer to us. They do not replace visiting or meeting, but they can help when distance gets in the way.
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