Create Your Own Time Capsule

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In this archaeology-related activity, learners build their own time capsule and choose a storage location and a date to reopen it. While constructing, learners are asked to consider how people in the future might interpret the objects inside. This resource contains photos and descriptions of time capsules created by two kids in New York; learners can view these as examples for inspiration.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 14
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • a box with a lid
  • items for your time capsule (5 to 10 things)
  • materials to decorate your box (wrapping paper, markers, pencils, scissors, tape, old magazines)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth's History
      • Archeology
  • Life Sciences
    • Evolution
      • History of Life

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Ology

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, American Museum of Natural History,