What do our possessions reveal about our personal identity? An inquisitive ninth grade class dug deep to find the stories hidden among the cherished artifacts of their mentors. A vibrant world of Social Studies came to life when these students-turned-archaeologists discovered how a letter to a father, a scarf from a distant land, and an heirloom pendant are historical capsules that can reveal our most personal and collective experiences – that an artifact from the past has the power to transport the beliefs, ideals, and principles we hope to preserve for the coming generations.
