Introduction

The Task

Resources

The Process

Job Requirements

Evaluation

Conclusions

 
 

Introduction:

    Recently, a leak was discovered in the pipes within your classroom walls.  A plumber was quickly called in to do some repairs.  While digging through the walls, an amazing discovery was made.  Several time capsules were found.   In each time capsule were several items along with a newspaper from that time period. Unfortunately, because of the construction and the water leak, the time capsules were ruined.  It is impossible to distinguish what year they were from.  Also, the items inside have been damaged and the newspaper can no longer be read.   It is the job of your group members to recreate the time capsule and describe the items found within.

The Task:

    Your group needs to recreate the time capsule from a chosen time period.   In the time capsule is  a newspaper along with 8 other items.  Each group member will be responsible for  recreating a section of the newspaper and introducing 2 items for the time capsule.   Along with the two items, there should be a  description of the items that includes the reasons why they are good representations of that particular time period.

The Process:
1.  First you'll be assigned to a team of four students.
2.  Looking at the list of resources, choose a time period for your group to study.
3.  After you've chosen an era for your group, read the descriptions of the four roles.
4.  Each group member must pick a different role.
3.  Once you've chosen a role to play,  click on your job title listed below and read your responsibilities.
4.  Using the resource links provided, each member of your group will create their section of the     newspaper and contribute items to the time capsule.
5.  After you have completed your research, and typed your articles and paragraphs into the computer, pair up with someone on your team. You will then evaluate each other's work using the chart below.
6.   Using the cut and paste functions on the computer, the group members must combine their articles into a single newspaper. Then name your newspaper.
7.  Your group must be prepared to present their final project to the class.
8.  Using the chart below, the teacher will evaluate the students' final projects.
 

Introduction

The Task

Resources

The Process

Job Requirements

Evaluation

Conclusions

Job Requirements

Each member of your group must choose from one of the following jobs.

Political Correspondent- reports the political news
News Reporter- reports news pertaining to daily life
Lifestyles Editor- reports news pertaining to the arts and home life
Celebrity Commentator- reports news pertaining to famous individuals, entertainers and role models

Instructions:

Political Correspondent-reports the political news

The following requirements need to be included in the section of your paper:

1.  Choose a president or other political leader of that time period. After conducting research through the listed websites, you will write an imaginary interview pertaining to the life of the person studied.
2. Write an essay about an important political event from your time period.
3. Include two photographs from one of the websites that correspond with the two articles.

 As editor of your section, you will also need to choose two items for the time capsule representing your era reflecting the research you have done. Write two paragraphs about each of the items. In the first paragraph describe the item. In the second paragraph defend why you are placing the item in the time capsule. Along with your paragraphs you will need a representation of the item. This can be a picture, model, poster, etc.

The following requirements need to be included in the section of your paper:

1.  Choose a well know person of that time period. After conducting research through the listed websites,
you will write an imaginary interview pertaining to the life of the person studied.
2. Write an essay about a newsworthy event from your time period.
3. Include two photographs from one of the websites that correspond with the two articles.

 As editor of your section, you will also need to choose two items for the time capsule representing your era reflecting the research you have done. Write two paragraphs about each of the items. In the first paragraph describe the item. In the second paragraph defend why you are placing the item in the time capsule. Along with your paragraphs you will need a representation of the item. This can be a picture, model, poster, etc.

Lifestyles Editor-reports news pertaining to the arts and home life

The following requirements need to be included in the section of your paper:

1.  Imagine that you have met an ordinary person of that time period. After conducting research through the listed websites, you will write an imaginary interview about their daily life.
2. Write an essay about the music or art  from your time period.
3. Include two photographs from one of the websites that correspond with the two articles.

 As editor of your section, you will also need to choose two items for the time capsule representing your era reflecting the research you have done. Write two paragraphs about each of the items. In the first paragraph describe the item. In the second paragraph defend why you are placing the item in the time capsule. Along with your paragraphs you will need a representation of the item. This can be a picture, model, poster, etc.

The following requirements need to be included in the section of your paper:

1.  Choose a celebrity of that time period. After conducting research through the listed websites,
you will write an imaginary interview pertaining to the life of the person studied.
2. Write an essay about an event that a different celebrity attended.
3. Include two photographs from one of the websites that correspond with the two articles.

 As editor of your section, choose two items for the time capsule representing your era. Write two paragraphs about each of the items. In the first paragraph describe the item. In the second paragraph defend why you are placing the item in the time capsule. Along with your paragraphs you will need a representation of the item. This can be a picture, model, poster, etc.
 
 

Introduction

The Task

Resources

The Process

Job Requirements

Evaluation

Conclusions

Resources:
 

Turn of the Century

The Roaring Twenties

The Depression

World War I

World War II

The Fifties

The Sixties

Disco Era

Evaluation:
You will be evaluated individually according to the criteria on the chart below. For each section listed you will be given a score of  0 - 5, with 5 being the highest.
 

Interveiw							Essays							Time Capsule Items
Appropriateness of Person Chosen	0	1	2	3	4	5	Appropriateness of Theme	0	1	2	3	4	5	Creativity	0	1	2	3	4	5
Evidence of Research	0	1	2	3	4	5	Evidence of Research	0	1	2	3	4	5	Evidence of Research	0	1	2	3	4	5
Well Written and Grammatically Correct	0	1	2	3	4	5	Well Written and Grammatically Correct	0	1	2	3	4	5	Well Written and Grammatically Correct	0	1	2	3	4	5
Photograph	0	1	2	3	4	5	Photograph	0	1	2	3	4	5
Team Work
Cooperation	0	1	2	3	4	5
Overall Presentation	0	1	2	3	4	5

Your overall grade is:____________________________

Comments:
 
 
 

Introduction

The Task

Resources

The Process

Job Requirements

Evaluation

Conclusions

Conclusion:
Congratulations, you were successful in reconstructing a time capsule. Why do you think time capsules are of value? Through this activity you looked into the past. Keep in mind that today will one day be considered the past. To help people of the future understand how we live today, what would you put in a time capsule for the 1990s?

Last Updated August 13, 1999