Memory Box Project

This project is for periods 6 and 8 students.

Jem keeps special items in a small box that he hides away in his room. He keeps souvenirs of his life so far, including the carved soap figures, the Indian head pennies, the ball of twine and the broken pocket watch that were left in the knothole.

Your assignment is to create your own memory box that contains 7-10 key items from moments in your own childhood. Memory boxes are decorative boxes that contain personal items important to their owner.

You may use a shoebox or other container to make your memory box; make sure to decorate the exterior of your memory box and make it look attractive! This should be something that you can be proud of. Suggestions for what can go inside include: letters, photographs, postcards and souvenirs. These can also be easily re-created. Be smart and don't bring valuable objects to school. Digital photos of important keepsakes and replicas can be used!)

Think about who you were close to, your experiences in school, your hobbies and sports, and whatever else you used to do for fun. What events have occurred so far in your life? What did you keep to remember these events?

If you don’t still have special keepsakes, you can construct your memory box by creating replicas or symbolic representations of the highs and lows of life so far. We have spent a great deal of time discussing childhood memories in your journals—look to the journals for inspiration if you are stuck.

Assignment specifics:

1. You must include 7-10 items in the memory box.
2. The exterior of the memory box needs to be decorated.
3. You need to type a brief description of each item included in the box and attach these explanations to the inside of the lid.
4. Be prepared to share 2-3 items with the class in an informal presentation time permitting.
5. Projects are worth 30 points.

Oh, yeah. If you want to know why there's a picture of The Incredible Hulk #2 up above, be sure to ask me in class. Long story short - it would be in my memory box if I were doing the assignment.