Every state has a rich history that defines how it is known today. Using a timeline layout, students will research the history of Nevada and create a timeline of events. Students must think about what makes an event truly worthy of being included in the timeline and be able to include detail in their timeline.
For an alternative to the timeline layout, have students create a timeline poster to incorporate into a presentation or gallery walk. You can add more than one template to this assignment to give students lots of options and adjust the instructions accordingly.
1846: During the winter of 1846-1847, The Donner Party wagons are snowbound due to an early blizzard in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
1864: Nevada was the 36th state admitted into the Union on October 31, 1864.
1875: A fire destroys much of Virginia City.
1931: Gambling is legalized in the state.
1936: The construction of the Hoover Dam is completed.
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Objective: Create a timeline of 4-6 important events in Nevada’s history.
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