I Want Students:

  1. Know the contributions to mankind of the various civilizations throughout history.

  2. Understand the importance of organization and clarity when they gather, examine, evaluate, and synthesize the data collected to create a "Time Capsule" from their chosen era for opening in the year 2017.

  3. Display and explain how their historical cache of goods (Skill) communicates with future people.


Lesson for the day:


Step 1: Mrs. Silver will begin class by giving students 10 minutes to arrange and finalize their project displays. Students display needs to include the following:

  • Letter to 2017

  • Artifact Number 1 w/ explanation

  • Artifact Number 2 w/ explanation

  • Students day to day progress sheets


A creatively decorated Time Capsule Display Box will earn students up to 10 extra credit points.


*STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE A PROJECT WILL COMPLETE A MIDTERM TEST IN PLACE OF THE MIDTERM PROJECT.*