Objects become memory anchors
Pencil cases, backpacks and sharpened wood can become strongly linked to school years.
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Smell & School Environments
School smell identities are built from paper, pencils, bags, classrooms, cafeterias, sports halls and repeated routines.
Rooms have different smell systems
A classroom, cafeteria and sports hall each combine different materials and activities.
Culture changes the map
School buildings, food and supplies vary widely by country, age group and institution.
School profiles are cultural/editorial and not assessments of hygiene, air quality or safety.