Every state has a rich history that defines how it is known today. Using a timeline layout, students will research the history of Oregon 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.
1500s: Native American tribes such as the Nez Perce inhabited the land.
1792: American Captain Robert Gray explored the Columbia River and named it after his ship.
1803: The Louisiana Purchase was signed and two years later explorers Lewis and Clark were sent to map out the new territory. They built a small fort at the mouth of the Columbia River and called it Fort Clatsop.
1840s: Settlers began to arrive using the Oregon Trail.
1859: Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14th.
1877: The Nez Perce War begins after the tribe resists moving from their land where gold was discovered.
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Objective: Create a 4-6 cell timeline of important events in Oregon's history.
Student Instructions
Requirements: At least 4 events, correct dates, descriptions, and appropriate illustrations for each event.