Creating a Timeline - Longview Independent School District



Creating a Timeline

Technology Project Description:

Timelines are a good way to display information and events chronologically. Students will create a horizontal Timeline to illustrate events of a time in history or in their lives.

Student Directions:

1. Have student list 5-10 main events they wish to include in their timeline.

2. Draw the main bar on the timeline using the line tool in the drawing toolbar in the center of the page.

3. Right click on the line and change the weight to make the line thicker. (Suggested size – 10 pt.)

4. Draw a line going perpendicular from the main bar. Add a text box to this line to tell about the first event on the timeline.

5. Continue making lines and labels for all of the main events on the timeline.

6. Optional – Find appropriate clipart to illustrate each event.

7. Resize the pictures and labels to fit the page appropriately.

8. Add a title to the Timeline.

9. Remember: Add a text box to type URL to give credit for where you found the pictures.

10. Save Project where the teacher directs.

Sample

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