This document provides instructions and a template for students to create a digital time capsule representing an era in history. The instructions specify that students should use images, text, and multimedia to convey information about clothing, housing, tools, currency, newspapers, transportation and other artifacts from the time period. The template provides examples of slide titles and descriptions to guide students in introducing the era, depicting a special day, comparing and contrasting elements over time, including a collage and images of iconic people and events, and concluding with a letter from that generation.

1. INS
TRUC
TIONS
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
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.
A TIME CAPSULE IS A COLLECTION GATHERED BY A CITY OR
GRADUATING CLASS OR OTHER GROUP TO SERVE AS A REMINDER OF
THE YEAR AND TO BE OPENED AT A LATER DATE.

2. DIGITAL
TIME CAPSULE
TEMPLATE
A TEMPLATE FOR STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE OF AN ERA IN HISTORY

3. INTRODUCE THE ERA
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
Use this type of slide for visual impact You can use images or text here Limit your text to key concepts and
words so you can explain them during
your presentation
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4. 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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5. COMPAREAND
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
Consider comparing the beginning
of the era to the end of the era
You can use images or text here You can use images or text here
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6. COLLAGE
OF THE
ERA
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
Create a visual representation of the era,
including pictures of:
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7. COLLAGE
OF THE
ERA2
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
Create a visual representation of the era,
including pictures of:
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8. INCLUDEAN ICONIC
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
PICTURE OF THE ERA 8

9. 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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10. LETTER
FROM THE
GENERATION
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
What do you think the people who lived in
that era would say to you about their lives
and experiences?
Include a message from the generation to
future generations who find the 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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11. FINAL SLIDE
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
WRAP UP THE TRIP INTO HISTORY AND ADD YOUR FINAL THOUGHTS, IDEAS, AND QUESTIONS.
Wrap up description Wrap up description Wrap up description
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12. CUSTOMIZE THIS
TEMPLATE
DIGITAL
TIME
CAPSULE
Template
Editing
Instructions
and Feedback
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