Design a bookmark with a message

Part 1 Gather ideas for the bookmarks

Lead a brainstorm of words associated with heritage protection and try to form short striking sentences to be displayed on the bookmarks

The bookmarks should be filled with ideas to protect our heritage

Brainstorming with the question: What can we do to make a difference in our heritage?

Ideas

#1 Stay informed about what's happening with heritage issues in your region. Promote our cultural heritage. Visit museums. Get to know more about your heritage.

#2 Be respectful. When visiting heritage sites try to leave these sites in the best condition possible for the future

# 3 Support organizations that work on the behalf of our heritage. Become a member of heritage organizations.

#4 Refuse to participate in any activities which may damage or be harmful to our heritage

#5 Volunteer and get involved in conservation activities or join organizations which work in preserving the heritage.

#6 Draw attention to the constant need for repair and renovation. Ensuring that others know about the site's significance means they will take care to keep it intact

#7 Travel around the world. practice sustainable tourism and contribute to the local economy by respecting local culture and heritage.

#8 Raise awareness about preserving heritage sites. Share news through social networks

#9 Don’t litter. When visiting heritage sites never leave your waste and help to keep it all clean.

#10 Reports threats or warn about future threats that cause damage to our heritage

#11 Don’t pollute the sites. Don’t mess with the ecosystem. Keep our heritage alive so that it can be experienced by generations to come

#12 Don’t scribble your name on the walls of these sites. Prevent others from doing it.

#13 Don’t take or steal anything from the site.

#14 Don’t touch anything in the site so as to reduce the risk of wear and damage

#15 Remind lawmakers of the economic benefits of preserving our historic landmarks