The Timeline of a Lifetime

Students develop a time line of discoveries that have occurred in their lifetime. In this time line lesson plan, students research scientifically or technologically related events of interest to them, write a brief description on a 4x6"...

Learners place events on a timeline in chronological order. They identify important/significant events on the timeline. Students produce a timeline that is well-organized and well-detailed. They express all ideas in a way that provides...

Students research and chart extreme weather events on a timeline. In this extreme weather activity, students interview older people who have experienced extreme weather events. Students complete a worksheet based on the information of...

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life and message is just as important today as it was in his lifetime. Introduce elementary learners to the movement for civil rights with a timeline of Dr. King's life, as well as comprehension...

Learners sequence events of a biography for a person from the District of Columbia. For this sequence of events lesson, students read about the life of Duke Ellington and sequence the events of his lifetime into a timeline activity.

Providing background information on a topic is key to building a deep understanding. This resource is less of a presentation and more of a complete lesson which will use images, bio information, and activities to build your students...

In this lesson, young scholars consider their prior knowledge about Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat and consider the immediate events surrounding his death. They then create timelines and write papers examining his political career.

Middle schoolers discuss how a family can grow and change. They interview their family members about important events that occurred. They create a timeline to share with their class.

Students interview a family member. For this interviewing lesson, students choose a family member to interview and write about. Students create a PowerPoint about the person including a timeline, photographs, and a narrative about their...

Students reflect on Abraham Lincoln's views of slavery.  In this United States History activity, students analyze how things have changed in the United States over the course of their lifetime, then use this information as a comparison...