Imagine digging up a box filled with cool stuff from today, but years later! That’s exactly what a time capsule is for. It’s a message you send to your future self, or even to people who might live in the future! Let’s make one!
Supplies needed:
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- Container: Find a strong box or container, like a plastic bin. This will hold your time traveling secrets.
- Tools: Grab some paper, pens, markers, and maybe even a camera to capture the moment.
- Memories: Now for the fun part! Pick things that show what life is like for you today.
Treasures to include:
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- An Image of Yourself: Draw a self-portrait or include a photograph. Try writing a letter to your future self, describing your life. What are you good at? What do you dream of doing? What do you dream of being when you grow up?
- Current Fads: Include a toy, sticker, or small object that is popular. Will future people recognize it?
- News: Clip a newspaper headline or write about a current event. Describe what’s happening in the world today.
- Technology: Include a small drawing of your favorite gadget, or a picture of a cool invention. Will there be flying cars in the future?
- Personal items: Tuck a few personal items in there. Think about things you really enjoy, like a cool pencil, a wrapper from your favorite candy bar, or even a much-worn t-shirt.
Final touches:
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- Label your box with the date you built your time capsule. You may also want to write a date when you want to open it!
- Seal it tight! Use tape or glue to make sure your time capsule stays protected.
Hide it:
Find a safe spot to hide your capsule. Maybe you can bury it in the backyard (with grown-up help) or store it in a closet or in the attic.
The most important part is to remember where you hid it, because when that future date arrives, you’ll get to open your time capsule and take a trip down memory lane – it will be a blast from the past!
