The Artifact Project

Mission: Identify and conserve your own artifact and also get it certified by a
family / community member.
This is the dictionary defintion.
Of course, there are many different kinds of
artifacts from newspapers with historic
headlines, to old photos and handwritten letters.
There are timepieces, flags, stamps, inscribed
books, and so much more. If youre confused, or
would like to brainstorm ideas, just let me know. Ideally, Id like to see artifacts that are at least 40-50
years old, but Im willing to consider newly created artifacts that will impress future historians.
Here are some additional rules. You must
Be leading the effort to identify and preserve this unique artifact.
If its already a well-recognized family heirloom, then it does not qualify.
Have a plan to protect this artifact.
Get the artifact and the protection plan certified. See form below.
Bring the artifact into school and present it to your classmates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------Please bring this signed form to class on the day that you present your artifact.
Artifact description:

My plan to protect this artifact from the elements and collective memory loss:

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(Student Signature)

___________________________________
(Printed Student Name)

I hereby certify that ________________________ (student name) has identified and preserved a unique
historical / family artifact that future generations will cherish. I also certify that, were it not for his / her efforts,
this artifact might one day have been lost, forgotten, or destroyed.
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(Family / Community Member Signature)

___________________________________
(Printed Name)