Memory Walk + Identity Mapping

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Memory Walk + Identity Mapping

Paula Garza Gonzalez

Make Your Mark

Studio Introduction

In this studio you will take a stroll around your school campus, capture snapshots of meaningful places, and select one that resonates with you. Then, embark on redesigning this chosen spot to reflect your values, interests, and identity.


This studio will empower you to transform a space that holds personal significance, allowing you to leave a lasting imprint on your school's environment. It's an opportunity to express yourself creatively and share your unique vision with others, fostering a sense of ownership and connection to your surroundings.

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Prompt

This activity aims to guide students through a reflective journey where they explore their personal memories associated with specific locations on campus. By mapping these memories and reflecting on their influence, students deepen their self-awareness and understanding of how experiences shape identity and values. 

Materials: 

Printed map of the campus 

Sketching materials (pencil, pen) 

Writing materials (notebook, paper) 

Instructions

Step 1:

Plan Your Route (5-10 minutes): Using a printed map of your campus, take a moment to study this map and decide where you want to walk. Choose the places on campus that hold special memories for you. 

Step 2:

Memory Walk (30 minutes): Head out on your memory walk, following the route you planned. When you reach a spot with a meaningful memory, take a moment and mark it on your map. Sketch and write about this memory. 

Step 3:

Identity Reflection (15-20 minutes): Come back to your classroom and write next to each marked spot on your map how you think those memories have influenced your identity and values.

Deliverables:

  • A marked map indicating the route taken during the memory walk and the locations where memories were recorded. 
  • Sketches and written descriptions of each meaningful memory, placed next to their corresponding locations on the map. 
  • Reflections on how these memories have influenced personal identity and values, written next to each memory on the map.