Social Studies Skills K-3: Indicator #1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of historical and current events using chronological and spatial thinking; develop historical interpretations, and frame questions that include collecting and evaluating information from primary and secondary sources.

A collection of timelines, mainly useful for the teacher http://www2.canisius.edu/~emeryg/time.html

A lesson plan that will help students understand the concept of timelines by beginning with their own family and creating a timeline that shows growth and change in their family http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/growing/family.html

A lesson plan encouraging students to understand key events and chronological order by building a family tree.  The lesson plan includes a basic template and web sites that can assist both the teacher and the students with the lesson. http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/familytrees040199.html

Create a living timeline and help children to understand chronological order mathematically http://www.eduplace.com/ss/act/town.html

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