Indiana Historical Society
Lesson One – Vietnam War Time Line
To prepare for an in-depth study of the Vietnam Era, class members research and create a timeline that tracks the United States' involvement in Southeast Asia and especially Vietnam.
Teaching Tolerance
Civil Rights Activity Book
An activity booklet includes a timeline of the movement, a song, and various informational reading passages on leaders, events, and the Civil Rights Memorial in Washington DC. Reading response questions and word puzzles are sure to...
Curated OER
Inventions Change the World: The Enigma Machine
Third graders explore WWII by analyzing technological advances. In this invention lesson, 3rd graders discuss the use of the Enigma machine which decoded private German messages that communicated with U-boats. Students utilize a timeline...
Curated OER
Pre-Colonial Native American Groups
Students investigate U.S. history by researching the Internet and taking a test. In this American Indian group lesson, students identify the many specific Native American tribes and their geographic locations. Students research the web...
Curated OER
From the Flintstones to the Jetsons
Eighth graders compare and contrast transportation and agricultural methods in the United States from Colonization to Reconstruction. They, in groups, create and present Ohio Memory Scrapbooks to rest of class.
Curated OER
THE WRIGHT IDEA!
Students learn about the technological development of flight by organizing a presentation on the history of flight.
Curated OER
John Brown, Then and Now
Eleventh graders study one of the selected images of John Brown and read an excerpt online that describes his role in the Civil War. They identify significant information about John Brown. They think about how this applies to current...
Curated OER
Teaching About East Asia
Seventh graders research East Asian countries. In groups, pupils are assigned to research China, Japan or Korea. Using the internet and other resources, classmates create a multiple tier time line. They consider aspects such as...
Curated OER
The Struggle for Women's Rights in the 1800's
Students assist in preparing for debate as part of the group. They participate in the debate and the follow-up discussion, then write a letter expressing what they have learned and project their expectations for the future.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Time Line of Ohio History
A comprehensive timeline of events in the prehistory and history of Ohio. Hyperlinks to the multitude of specific articles about Ohio's history.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Connection: Ohio History Central: Ohio's Prehistoric Timeline
Ohio's history of human habitation goes back more than 12,000 years! Explore the prehistory in a logical fashion by clicking on the timeline and tracing people from Paleoindian, 13,000 BC to Historic Indians, 1650 AD. It's interesting to...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 1: Historical Thinking and First Ohioans
Test preparation module with materials for students to learn, practice and test their skill on historical thinking and Ohio history. Includes timeline, primary and secondary sources, video, interactive games and a student review guide.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: The Dark Ages
[Free Registration/Login Required] Primary and secondary source documents, timeline, PowerPoint, and lesson plan reinforcing life during the Dark Ages in Europe. Over several days students will come to understand all aspects of this...
Other
Timelines.tv: A History of Britain
This outstanding site offers an interactive timeline that spans the breadth of British history from 1066 to the late 20th century. The timeline acts as a portal to high quality videos originally produced for the BBC that cover a broad...
Other
The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Learn everything you need to know about the history of Cleveland, Ohio searchable by subject, alphabetical index, image gallery, or timeline.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Industrializing America
Comprehensive teaching unit that explores the "second industrial revolution" and the mass production of consumer goods. This, in turn, caused an increase in the labor force and immigration. Learn how these changes brought about the start...
PBS
Timeline of Peter and Paul
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
Other
Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
The History Place
The History Place: American Revolution: An Unlikely Victory
This History Place timeline briefly identifies over 100 events of the American Revolution between January 1, 1777 and December 31, 1783. In addition, there are many links to other pages which expand on the events and people mentioned in...
The History Place
The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Athenian Democracy
Explores a timeline of the history of government in Ancient Athens.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Culture & Change, Evolution of Black History
Explore the Black History in America in the lives of famous African Americans. Features include a clickable interactive timeline that highlights important events, accomplishments, and personalities from 1492 to 2001.
Other
Ancient Greece
Impressive collection of information and imagery about ancient Greece. Find information and illustrations about ancient Greek architecture, art, history and culture. Includes maps and a timeline.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...