Cultural Time Capsule

Assignment: Students will work in teams of 2 or 3 to develop a PowerPoint "Cultural Time Capsule." The presentation will be given to classmates on 9/29 and it will be added to this website for presentation to future sociologists. The goal of the project is to effectively use visuals and text to send a message to the future about life and culture today. 

The Time Capsule should include the following: 

• A title slide which captures the central theme about life today. You may choose your own theme to explore. Remember you are trying to send a "message to the future" about life today.  You can use a broad theme such as " The Age of Technology" or focus on  a narrow sub-cultural element such as "Extreme Sports" or "The World of the Homeless"  You are free to examine a uniquely American theme or approach the assignment at a more global level. 

• At least 10 visuals taken from the internet. (see technical guide below). Each image should include both title and the internet source.

• An interpretation slide should accompany each visual. It should explain how the image supports the central theme being explored.

• A final summary slide should conclude the "presentation to the future" and give student credits.