Greetings Parents,

 

Your student may need support or approval for bringing in an artifact that meaningfully reflects who they are as an individual. The stories they will tell regarding the artifact should connect to something reflecting their experiences or passions. They may want to bring something to show because "its cool" but check to make sure they can connect it to themselves. Please do not have them bring something priceless or sacred. I know many have asked if they can bring a photo of the item in but the other part of the lesson is attached to the concept of primary source evidence. Presenting a photo is secondary unless the photo itself is the artifact. One of the examples I showed students included a photo of 17 year old me bending over backwards to kiss the Blarney Stone (don't judge) when I traveled to Ireland. I've asked students to bring things in as early as tomorrow (Friday), but if they can bring it in Monday, August 21st, that would be ideal. Please email me and let me know how we can come up with a solution if there is anything that is making this request too difficult. Thank you!