A TIME CAPSULE IS A COLLECTION GATHERED BY A CITY

INS
OR GRADUATING CLASS OR OTHER GROUP TO SERVE AS
A REMINDER OF THE YEAR AND TO BE OPENED AT A
LATER DATE.

TRUC o For this project, you will choose an era in history and create
a digital time capsule that represents that era.
o Use images, multimedia components, and text to convey this

TIONS
information.
o Some key items to include: clothing, housing, tools, currency,
newspaper, posters/signs, (if applicable) prices of goods,
products, packaging, and transportation. Essentially, anything
that will help your audience understand the time period.
 DIGITAL
TIME CAPSULE
TEMPLATE
A TEMPLATE FOR STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE OF AN ERA IN HISTORY
 INTRODUCE THE ERA
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

Use this type of slide for visual You can use images or text here Limit your text to key concepts
impact and words so you can explain
them during your presentation

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 A SPECIAL
DAY IN
THE ERA
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

o Include details about a special day

from the era you are discussing
o Add an image from the day
o Include the date and, if any,
significant people involved
o You can put text in both boxes
o You can put images in both boxes
o You can put text in one box and
an image in the other

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 COMPARE AND
CONTRAST
SOMETHING
FROM THE ERA
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

USE THIS FOR THE TITLE

You might use a map of the

area during different time
periods within the era – was
there a lot of growth? What
did it look like before and
after?

Or
You can use images or text here You can use images or text here
Consider comparing the
beginning of the era to the
end of the era

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 COLLAGE
OF THE
ERA
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

Create a visual representation of

the era, including pictures of:

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 COLLAGE
OF THE
ERA 2
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

Create a visual representation of

the era, including pictures of:

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 INCLUDE AN ICONIC
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

PICTURE OF THE ERA 8

 FAMOUS
PERSON
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

FAMOUS PERSON FROM THE ERA:

o Add an image of a famous person

from the era and then explain
his/her significance
o You could also use a slide like this
to capture an important event
during the era

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 LETTER What do you think the people who
lived in that era would say to you

FROM THE
about their lives and experiences?
Include a message from the generation

GENERATION
to future generations who find the time
capsule
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

Things to reflect on when writing the

letter:
o How would they like to be
remembered?
o What message would they
want to share?
o Would they give future
generations any advice?
If so, what would it be?

Signed by Gen XYZ

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 FINAL SLIDE
WRAP UP THE TRIP INTO HISTORY AND ADD YOUR FINAL THOUGHTS, IDEAS, AND QUESTIONS.
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

Wrap up description Wrap up description Wrap up description

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 CUSTOMIZE THIS
TEMPLATE
DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE

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