Make a Time Capsule

About the Movie
The adventures of Ramona Quimby come to life in
this all new film based on the best-selling books by
Beverly Cleary. Ramona’s vivid imagination, boundless
energy, and accident-prone antics are put to the test
when she helps her family face its biggest challenge.
Along the way, Ramona (Joey King) must deal with her
over-achieving older sister Beezus (Selena Gomez).
Directed by Elizabeth Allen, Screenplay by Laurie Craig
and Nick Pustay.
Use the activities in this calendar based on the new
film to introduce your students to Ramona’s World,
and spark their interest in Beverly Cleary’s beloved
books. The activities below meet national standards
in key content for students in grades 2-4. The panels
may be photocopied for educational use.
National Content
Standards:
MAKE A TIME CAPSULE!
Social Studies: NCSS Standard 2: Time,
Continuity, and Change; Standard 4:
Individual Development and Identity
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Student Activity Page
Make a Time Capsule
Create a time capsule as a class at the
beginning of the school year. Bury the time
capsule in a container large enough to hold
all of the artifacts.
Open the time capsule at the end of the
school year. Compare how each student
has grown and changed and how the class
has changed together.
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Here are some ideas of what to put in your time
capsule. Use the space below to add your own!
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__ School Announcements
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Did you Know?
There is an International Time Capsule Society based in Atlanta, Georgia. They created a large airtight time capsule in 1936, and isn’t
set to be opened until 8113. It’s called “The Crypt of Civilization.” To learn about famous time capsules, The Crypt of Civilization, and
how to officially register your time class’ capsule, see:
http://www.oglethorpe.edu/about_us/crypt_of_civilization/international_time_capsule_society.asp
RAMONA AND BEEZUS
in theaters Summer 2010
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for more educational activities