Presidential Time Line

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Students create a time line about the presidents of the United States.

Subjects: History, Language Arts, Technology

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Objectives
Students will:

• sequence historical events in chronological order, and
• demonstrate research skills using the Internet and/or library sources.

Keywords
time line, presidents, United States

Materials Needed

• teacher-selected examples of time lines
• computers with Internet access or student-researched library materials about the presidents
• paper
• pens or pencils
• PowerPoint software (optional)

Procedure

1. Discuss the meaning of the term time line. Show students examples of time lines from school texts and library or online sources.
2. Divide the class into small groups. Have students create time lines about the U.S. presidents. Students might use library sources or these suggested Web sites:

• Meet the Presidents 
• Presidents of the United States 
• The Internet Public Library POTUS: Presidents of the United States 

Variation: Have students create time lines of the lives of individual presidents.

Assessment
Evaluate students' time lines and presentations.

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