What are Timelines
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Objective
I can create a simple timeline showing events from the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras, using dates and terms like BCE/BC and CE/AD.
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Practice
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Define what a timeline is and explain its purpose.
Describe two things to keep in mind when creating a timeline to make it easy to understand.
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Exit ticket
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“Create a timeline with the following events: Paleolithic Era begins (2.5 million BCE), Neolithic Era begins (10,000 BCE), Neolithic Era ends (4,500 BCE). Place the following events on a timeline using BCE/BC or CE/AD: Event A (8000 BCE), Event B (5000 BCE), Event C (10,000 BCE). Which event is the oldest? ”
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