French Revolution Timeline Project
You will be creating a timeline ranging from 1789 to 1799 that details the French Revolution.
You can create the presentation using any web-based platform. You must be able to turn in
the entire project by submitting a single web link. You could use Prezi, YouTube, Glogster,
or any other program you see fit. Please see me if you have any questions.
The timeline should have the eight (8) most important events during the decade of
the French Revolution (1789 – 1799). It’s your responsibility to decide which eight
(8) events to include. Be sure to focus on significance.
Each event should have a visual / multimedia.
Each event should have at least one (1) paragraph summarizing the facts of the event
and one (1) paragraph explaining the significance of the event. (minimum 2
paragraphs per event)
Rubric:
8 Events
10-8
8 events are
chosen. All events
are relevant.
7-5
8 events are chosen. Most
are relevant.
4-0
Less than 8 events.
Irrelevant to topic.
Description
Paragraphs
20-18
Detailed, accurate
and informative.
No spelling or
grammar mistakes.
17-13
Mostly accurate;
informative but vague on
some details. Some
grammar/spelling errors.
12-0
Poorly explained;
uninformative or
inaccurate. Multiple
spelling and grammar
errors.
Analysis
Paragraphs
20-18
Thoughtful analysis
with detailed
explanation of
significance.
17-13
Acceptable analysis with
decent explanation of
significance
12-0
Poor analysis; no true
explanation of
significance.
Multimedia
10-8
All events are
enhanced by
visuals / videos
7-5
All events have visuals /
video
4-0
Missing visuals.