Final Project - Due: ______________
HED 115 - Death and Dying – C. Finch
Choose one of the project options below (A, B, or C): Answer the questions below the
choice you have selected (must be typed) and create a visual.
A. MEMORIAL/TRIBUTE: Create a memorial or tribute to the life of someone you have
lost. NOTE: If you have limited information about this person, this is an opportunity to do
some meaningful research in order to complete your project.
Written:
1. Who was the person? (Relative? Friend? What was your connection?)
2. Describe characteristics of the person. (Ex: What were some of their favorite things?
What kind of person were they? What did they do in life?)
3. Describe how the person touched your life (Ex: What experiences did you share? How
has their life and death influenced you?)
4. Describe the experience of doing this project. Explain any difficulties, joys, or
epiphanies you experienced as a result of this project.
Visual: Create a visual memorial that highlights some important points about this person.
B. LIFE LOSSES: Describe losses you have experienced in your life and create a visual
representation of those losses. Written:
1. Describe your losses and how they have affected you
2. Explain what you have learned, and anything positive that has been a result of the losses.
3. Describe the experience of doing this project. Explain any difficulties, joys, or epiphanies
you experienced while completing the project.
Visual: Outline your losses in chronological order using a visual format of your choice.
C. ELDER INTERVIEW (interviewee must be age 70 or older) Create a detailed report
answering the questions below and on the back of this page and create a visual. Written:
1. Describe which parts of the interview were most interesting to you and explain why.
2. Describe the experience of doing this project. Explain any difficulties, joys, or
epiphanies you experienced as a result.
Visual: Create a visual that represents highlights of what you learned in the interview.
ALL PROJECTS MUST HAVE BOTH A WRITTEN AND A VISUAL COMPONENT
Ideas for Visuals – Or Use Your Own Idea
1. Collage with pictures, drawings, or memorabilia with captions.
2. Create a video, PowerPoint, or DVD with pictures and mementos, captioned or narrated.
3. Make something such as a scrapbook or keepsake box with personal items, pictures, etc.
Audio: Music is not a requirement, but can be a powerful addition to your project.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
Do NOT depend on e-mail to access your project on the day it is due. Use a disk or
flashdrive and test it on the classroom computer ahead of time. More than one method of
backup is recommended.
You will bring in your project the day it is due, but will be able to take your project home the
same day. In other words, I will not have possession of any valuable mementos at any time.
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