University of Colorado
Astro-Chronology
Class members play a version of the game Chronology to determine when certain scientific events occurred in history. Teams play until someone has 5-10 events in the correct order.
Curated OER
Women's Suffrage: Their Rights and Nothing Less
Students explore women's rights. In this women's history lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources regarding the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Students compare and contrast the states' methods for achieving...
Curated OER
Follow the Road to Riches
Students study the story of gold and silver mining in the San Juan region. Through the use of interactive video and the Internet, they will examine the various events occurring at this time. They create a timeline highlighting the major...
Curated OER
Westward Expansion
In this westward expansion worksheet, students read and assess comprehension. In this short answer, matching, and timeline worksheet, students write answers to twenty-five questions.
Curated OER
Elizabethan England To Glorious Revolution
Students explore the development of England from 1500 to 1689 in this eight lessons unit. The various parts of history affected by both political and religious factors are synthesized in this unit.
Curated OER
The Mythical, Magical, Middle Ages...NOT!
Students complete worksheets and roleplay feudal simulations as they are immersed in the daily life of the Middle Ages. They study geography of Europe and the origins of European tribes. They outline and write a biographical essay and...
Curated OER
Canada: A Land Rich in Beauty and Culture
Third graders in groups research the different regions of Canada. They create a timeline to put the major events of Canada's history in order.
Curated OER
Mexican and American Views of Texas
Pupils study the territorial status of Texas in 1830, 1840, and 1846 and interpret an historical timeline. They develop a general statement of Mexican and American views of Texas.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue
Young adventurers embark on a journey, setting sail along the blue ocean with Christopher Columbus. Teachers will find that this unit makes their lesson planning smooth sailing!
Curated OER
Headin' West! The Life of a Pioneer
Students explore the life of a pioneer and the relationship between the concept of Manifest Destiny and pioneering. Students complete activities, maps, writing and reading to experience pioneer life. Handouts and worksheets are included...
Curated OER
The American Revolution and Its Heroes
Students, through a variety of activities, discover historical aspects of the American Revolution. They make maps and create timelines to track significant events. They create a book about the American Revolution and re-enact Paul...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: The Arapaho Project: Timeline
A timeline showing the history of the Arapaho people from 1800 to 2000. Scroll over each year on the line to see a list of events that took place for that time period. Click on one to go to a page with more detail.
Other
Colorado First
From the Colorado State Archives, a chronological list of when and where events or ideas first occurred in the state.
Other
Boulder History: A Timeline
This resource presents a chronological timeline of events that helped to shape Boulder, Colorado history starting with the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in 1858.
Other
Denver.gov: Denver's History
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Colorado State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Colorado including early explorers, Native Americans, settlers, and becoming a state on this site.