Timeline using a Document Camera, Visualiser, Digital Presenter

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Materials:

1. Document camera, visualiser or digital presenter
2. Projector
3. Drawing of a timeline of the target era with no events listed
4. Whiteboard or large sheet of paper that students can write on

Procedure:

A knowledge of chronological order of events is essential for students when discussing complex causes and events in history. A document camera, visualiser or digital presenter can provide an excellent way to interactively practice timelines.

BEFORE

1. Draw a timeline with numbers of the target era. Do not include events on the timeline.

DURING

2. Using a Document camera, visualiser or digital presenter, project the image of the timeline on a surface that students can write on.

3. Assign students in groups to sections of the timeline.

4. Assign groups to find at least five significant events that occurred during the section of the timeline that has been assigned to them.

5. Have group members come to the board to add their findings to the timeline.

6. As a class, check for accuracy and discuss significance of each event.

AFTER

Adaptations:

ADAPTION IDEAS FOR THIS LESSON PLAN USING A DOCUMENT CAMERA OR VISUALISERS

As a review activity, allow students to consult notes, textbooks, and other resources. To increase the difficulty level, prepare a timeline that has time marked in even intervals, but does not mark specific dates. Have students work in groups to identify significant dates as well as events to the timeline. This activity can also be used to review literature by placing events in a story in chronological order.

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