Introduction for an 8th grade art unit on "Memory Boxes": creating images and symbols to represent personal life experiences, goals and interests.

1. Memory Boxes What important experiences, people and interests have shaped your life so far?

2. When is your birthday? How old are you?

3. Are you a girl or a boy ?

4. What is your favorite color? What is your favorite pattern?

5. Do you like exotic food and culture?

6. What is your favorite fruit?

7. How do you symbolize important things in your life?

8. What qualities make you unique?

9. Who is your role model?

10. Where do you like to go?

11. What makes you happy? What drives you crazy?

12. Who is your best friend?

13. What other images, objects and symbols can you add to represent your life?