Using Timelines in History

Reorder

Let's get some practice. Timelines are all about putting things in order. Let's start with some numbers. Put the numbers in order from left to right. Lowest number at left. Ascending order.

• 11

• 17

• 64

• 104

• 185

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• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

How can timelines help you understand history?

• Timelines help you understand history by organizing events chronologically, illustrating relationships and contexts.
• Timelines only focus on major wars and conflicts in history.
• Timelines are primarily used for planning future events.
• Timelines provide detailed biographies of historical figures.

Reorder

Pretend you're making a timeline. Put the proper steps in order, from left to right.

• Choose your topic!

• Collect the data!

• Make your timeline!

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• 1
• 2
• 3

Open Ended

What are some visual aids you can use to make a good timeline? How can they help your viewers?

Multiple Choice

What are some limitations or challenges you might have with using timelines?

• Timelines are the best way to analyze data trends.
• Oversimplification, difficulty in showing overlapping events, and potential bias in event selection.

• Timelines always provide a complete view of events.
• Timelines can easily show all events in real-time.

Draw

Make a simple timeline of your life. Include 3 major events. (Birth, fun trip, birthday party, etc.)