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Integrated skills
Making a time capsule
Unit 4
Living with technology
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Let’s take a look at the space travel!
Not all the common people could have the chance to travel in the space or through time.
But things can!
...in the oceans, in the tombs, or in a time capsule...
Have you ever dreamt of traveling in the space
1. To learn something about time capsules.
2. To make a time capsule to people in the year 3000.
What information about time capsules can you get
Reading before listening
Purpose of a time capsule
To provide a picture of (1) ____________________ at the time it was created
Things to be put in a time capsule
Almost anything
A “letter to the future”
Famous time capsules
In 1983, Steve Jobs donated (2) ____________ from his computer to be put in a time capsule, which was opened in (3) ________.
A time capsule was launched to (4) __________________________ in 2008. It contains a list of humanity’s most important achievements and personal messages, as well as copies of the (5) _______ of famous people like Stephen Hawking.
Listening
what life was like
the mouse
the International Space Station
DNA
2013
A2
A2
A general understanding of time capsules
Focus on time, place, figures and details
1. In a “letter to the future”, the writer might describe his/her hopes and worries for the future.
2. The time capsule associated with Steve Jobs was 15 feet long.
3. The 1983 time capsule was intended to be buried for 30 years.
4. The maker of the 2008 time capsule was worried that the Earth might suffer a terrible disaster.
A1
Listening
17
T
...to be opened in 2000.
13
wishes
Reading
Read an introduction to the time capsule and answer the questions. (page51)
B
1. What were the purpose and contents of the 1939 time capsule
2. What was Einstein’s message to future generations about
3. Why do you think he wrote the message with mixed feelings
One more example of time capsules
1. What were the purpose and contents of the 1939 time capsule
To show the people living in the year 6939 what life was like in America at the time the capsule was created.
The time capsule contained a wide variety of objects, like a toothbrush, a fountain pen, microfilm rolls and a message written by Albert Einstein.
note, letter
2. What was Einstein’s message to future generations about
It was about the technological progress man had made and Einstein’s predictions that future generations would read his message with feelings of pride and justified superiority.
3. Why do you think he wrote the message with mixed feelings
He felt a mixture of pride and worry probably because on the one hand, America had achieved many great things unimaginable to people in the past, but on the other hand, serious social problems were developing in his time.
Discussion
In pairs, discuss and share ideas for your time capsule.
C
1. What items will you put in your time capsule Why
2. Imagine that you need to put a technological product in the time capsule, what would you choose
3. Why /What hopes and wishes do you have for the future
Prepare for your time capsule
Put what you have discussed into a transcript and make it a video message in your time capsule to people in the year 3000.
You can begin like this:
Dear friends from the future,
Greetings from the past!________________________
Writing
Make your time capsule
A gift for the people in the year 3000.
Shooting a video
Sample
Dear friends from the future,
Greetings from the past! We are currently living in an exciting time that is full of amazing discoveries, especially in science and technology.
The smartphone is a relatively new invention, without which these days people could hardly live. It is extremely important for most people because it makes our lives more interesting and convenient. We use the smartphone for many things besides messaging and calling, such as surfing the Internet, shopping online, and using virtual directions.
In the future, I hope that you will have a more balanced life with technology. I sometimes think that we rely too much on it. I hope you enjoyed seeing what life is like in my time!
Yours,
LiHua
Writing
Polish up your writing and
make your time capsule.

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