Name:_________________________________ Homeroom Teacher:____________________________________
Timeline Project
Goal: Create a timeline using integers to represent dates before and after you were born.
The timeline will include:
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3 scientific events relating to cells and heredity
1 event occurring during the Industrial Revolution
2 modern (1995-2012) world events that focus on the theme of “power”
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Ms. Harris will be teaching you the research tools necessary for this assignment on Monday, November 26 . Class time will be
available for researching and citing information used for the timeline. The final project will be collected by your homeroom
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teacher first thing Friday, November 30 .
Expectations:
#1: Attend research training.
#2: Complete research and graphic organizer for science and social studies events. Next, number the events on the graphic
organizer so you can place them in the proper order on your timeline.
#3: Create timeline of events. Science events should be outlined in blue and social studies events outlined in green. (Mrs.
Fulmer will explain how to properly calculate and represent integers on the timeline in class).
#4: Each event will require one expository paragraph detailing the event. *There will be a total of six paragraphs, one per event.
#5: The paragraphs should be in your own words with the proper use of quotations where needed. All material used should be
properly cited using MLA 7 format (this includes images and/or graphics used).
#6: Final timeline product should be proof read, reviewed by a peer, and checked against the rubric before being turned in on
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November 30 .
Example Template:
The following is an example of the components your timeline should contain (this is a partial example as your final product will
have 7 events total). Your formatting may vary from this as long as you include the necessary information and color code it
properly. Paragraphs will be attached to the timeline along with other materials. The order to turn in items is listed below:
First item listed goes on top with the following items placed behind it and stapled.
1. Blank rubric with your name
2. Timeline
3. Graphic Organizers (both green and blue)
4. Research note sheet
5. Expository Paragraphs
6. Works Cited Page
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2000
2001
2008
Discovery of
the cell
Year I was
born
Twin Towers
are attacked
Summer Olympics
in China
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Timeline : Timeline Project
CATEGORY
Research/Citations
*Must turn in research
notes from Ms. Harris.
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All material used is
properly cited through
MLA 7 format.
Research is evident.
Most material is cited
properly using MLA 7
format with the
exception of images.
Some citations are
evident.
No citations are used.
Mechanics
Grammar/Punctuation
All writing uses correct
sentence structure,
capitalization, and
punctuation.
Most writing uses
correct sentence
structure,
capitalization, and
punctuation.
There are so many
mechanical errors that
it distracts from
content.
Content/Facts
(Science)
Facts are accurate for
all events reported on
the timeline and in the
paragraph.
Facts are accurate for
most events reported
on the timeline and in
the paragraph.
Some of the
writing uses
correct sentence
structure,
capitalization, and
punctuation.
Facts are accurate
for some of the
events reported on
the timeline and in
the paragraph.
Content/Facts
(Social Studies)
Facts are accurate for
all events reported on
the timeline and in the
paragraph.
Facts are accurate for
most events reported
on the timeline and in
the paragraph.
Facts are accurate
for some of the
events reported on
the timeline and in
the paragraph.
No facts are accurate
for events reported on
the timeline and in the
paragraph.
Preparation: Graphic
Organizer
Graphic organizers are
complete including all
information needed to
design timeline and
compose expository
paragraphs.
Graphic organizers are
complete including
most information
needed to design
timeline and compose
expository paragraphs.
Graphic organizers
are complete
including some
information
needed to design
timeline and
compose
expository
paragraphs.
Graphic organizers are
incomplete and
missing information
needed to design
timeline and compose
expository
paragraphs.
Readability of Timeline
The overall appearance
of the timeline is
pleasing and easy to
read.
The overall appearance
of the timeline is
somewhat pleasing and
easy to read.
The timeline is
relatively readable.
The timeline is difficult
to read.
Correct Math
All integers are
correctly calculated and
placed on timeline.
Most integers are
correctly calculated and
placed on timeline.
Some integers are
correctly
calculated and
placed on timeline.
No integers are
correctly calculated
and placed on
timeline.
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No facts are accurate
for events reported on
the timeline and in the
paragraph.