Sequencing Quiz

Why is it important to understand the sequence of events in Social Studies? (Check all that apply)

• To help remember the order that historical events happened in

• To understand how to make sense of a complicated book

• To know where historical events happened

• To help understand how historical events happened

Which activity needs to be performed in a certain sequence or order?

• Cooking a meal using a special recipe

• Performing a dance with a group

• Wrapping a present with paper and a bow

• Playing a song on the saxophone

• All of the above

Read the paragraph: "Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. In 1944, Truman became vice president after President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected as president. Then, President Roosevelt died in office on April 12, 1945. Because Truman had been Roosevelt's vice president, he became the new president of the United States. After he became president, Truman helped lead the Allies in World War II. On September 2, 1945, World War II came to an end." Which events are related to Harry S. Truman becoming president of the United States?

• Truman was the Vice President when President Roosevelt died in office.

• World War II ended September 2, 1945.

• Truman became vice president when President Roosevelt was re-elected in 1944.

• Truman helped led the Allies in World War II.

Select all sequencing words:

• First

• Then

• Blue

• In contrast

• Last

• Which event happened first?

• The Wright brothers invented the airplane.

• Besnier created a machine that let him float downward.

• Bartholomeo de Gusmao built a flying machine.

• Francisco Lana tried to create a flying machine that floated on globes.

• Which event happened last?

• People thought the Wright brothers were using witchcraft.

• The Wright brothers invented the airplane.

• Bartholomeo de Gusmao built a flying machine.

• Besnier created a machine that let him float downward.

Read this paragraph: "Farmers have very busy years. In the spring, farmers must prepare the soil, so it will be ready for when seeds are planted. They also take care of any new animals that were born on their farm and do chores like cleaning out the barn. Farmers are very busy collecting wool from sheep, picking berries, and caring for their crops during the summer. They must also take care of their plants so that they are not destroyed by insects. In the fall, farmers must harvest many of their crops so they can be eaten or sold. Many of the baby animals born in the spring are also sold at this time. Even in the winter, farmers do not get a break. They need to keep the barn clean and milk the cows while keeping everyone warm." Which season came third in the sequence?

• Spring

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

A sequence is __________.

• the order in which things happen

• the time it takes to complete an activity

• a list of important people in history

• a picture that shows where things are

Why is sequencing important?

• It can help you see how events are related.

• It can help you guess if one event caused another.

• It can help you remember who was involved in an event.

• It can help you remember events in order.

A good sequence includes: (Check all that apply)

• Correct sequence words

• Events in the correct sequence

• A lot of big words

• A claim and three main points