Timelines & Women in STEAM: Lesson 3 Check-In

How many slides should your timeline be within your final Historical Figure Presentation?

What is the main purpose of creating a timeline for your historical figure?

• To decorate your slide

• To list facts randomly

• to organize key events in order

• To write an essay

A timeline helps your audience understand how your historical figure’s achievements connect over time?

• True

• False

A timeline shows key (a)   in the order they happened.

Draw a line and place two events from your historical figure’s life on it in order.

Which of the following should you include on your timeline slide?

• Key dates

• Long paragraphs

• Short, clear descriptions

• Relevant images or icons

Which of these is an example of a milestone you could add to Katherine Johnson’s timeline?

• The year she learned to ride a bike

• Her favorite food

• The year she graduated from College at 18

• The year her parents were born

Name one woman in STEAM you could research for your timeline, and one of her key contributions.

Using the information about the woman in STEAM you have researched, type 1-2 words describing 5 of her key events.

How confident do you feel about creating a timeline in Google Slides?

• Very confident

• Somewhat confident

• Not confident yet