Time Capsule

Submitted by:

Marion Storm, Adult Educator, Kugluktuk, Nunavut

Best Practices Supported

• Instruction
• Respect and Support for Learners

Curriculum Links

• ALBE English
• ALBE Career/Life Works

How It Works

The time capsule is a great project that works well for any age. Faces will light up after the time capsule is opened one year or six months later. These boxes turn out to be keepsakes after they are opened.

The box itself can be a small to medium size cardboard or wooden box.

• The time capsule consists of a recent picture of the person, their family, or other photo. You can also take a picture of something outside the building, such as a landscape.
• Record the date, time, amount of daylight, and smells in air, activities going on at home or upcoming community celebrations.
• Have the learners write down where they want to be in six months or a year and whenever they think that they will be able to fulfill one of the goals.