Process
Days One and Two
Time Capsules - Examples
Want to read about a real-life time capsule? Check out these links:
This will take you to a story about a time capsule from the year 1901 that was opened in Wisconsin.
http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/1901TimeCapsule/Index.htm
Here is a story about a time capsule that was made in 1966 and won't be opened until 2466!
http://www2.clarku.edu/research/archives/goddard/timecapsule.cfm
Life in the Middle Ages
Now, it's time to read about the Middle Ages. You will be gathering interesting information from these websites to add to our online Time Capsule, so take good notes!
Click HERE for your notetaking grid. Print it out and use it to record your information.
Sports and Games in the Middle Ages
More Clothes from the Middle Ages
Days Three and Four
What Goes in the Time Capsule?
Now, it's time to select items for the time capsule.
Think about all you have read: select two items from each of your research areas (people, items, events, and places) that you consider most important.
Compare your selections to your group: select ONE from each category to put in the time capsule.
Each member of the group will be in charge of one of the selections. He or she will write the description and choose the image for that item. Each item will be put in your group's time capsule.
Click HERE to download the worksheet for your time capsule item.
Assemble Your Time Capsule
Looking at each of the items your group selected, what is your overall theme? What do you have in common? What do you want to say about the Middle Ages?
Put all of your items together in a folder. Create a Coat of Arms for your group and paste it to the cover of your folder.