Timeline Projects and Google Slides

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on creating a timeline of the American Revolution using Google Slides. It outlines the project requirements, including the number of events and battles to include, and offers examples of past student projects. The tutorial also provides step-by-step instructions on using Google Slides to create and link slides, insert images, and format content effectively. The goal is to help students create a detailed and visually appealing timeline that meets the project rubric.

What is the purpose of the American Revolution timeline project?

• To memorize dates of the American Revolution

• To draw maps of battle locations

• To create a visual representation of key events

• To write essays on the American Revolution

How many events must be included before Paul Revere's midnight ride?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

What is required to achieve an 'E' grade in the timeline project?

• Include more than four events and describe them well

• Include exactly ten events

• Use only text without images

• Submit the project late

What did Chase include in his timeline project to earn an 'E'?

• A single group description

• Only three battles

• No images

• Nine events and the Treaty of Paris

What unique feature did Cam add to his timeline project?

• A title page with ovals

• A video presentation

• A podcast

• A handwritten timeline

What tool is recommended for creating the timeline?

• Notepad

• Microsoft Word

• Google Slides

• Adobe Photoshop

How can you link slides in Google Slides?

• By using the 'Share' button

• By copying and pasting the URL

• By emailing the link

• By using the 'Insert Link' feature

What should you do if you have questions about the project?

• Search online for answers

• Contact your teacher for guidance

• Skip the project

• Ask a friend to do it for you

What is a key visual element to include in each event on the timeline?

• A poem

• A picture or map

• A video clip

• A lengthy paragraph

What is the benefit of using different shapes for images in Google Slides?

• It makes the presentation more colorful

• It makes the text harder to read

• It helps organize information visually

• It increases the file size