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Lesson 9

Memory suitcases - are they the same for children and adults?
Lesson 9

This lesson invites students to deeply explore memory as both a personal and generational experience. Through observing visual materials, engaging with philosophical questions, metaphorical thinking, and creative tasks, children compare their own “memory suitcases” with those of adults. They reflect on the emotional “weight” of memories, differences in perceiving events, the symbolism of memory, and its role in shaping identity. Special attention is given to the concept of archiving and its importance for preserving memory.

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