This is my method of teaching the history of earth by using a timeline that highlights major biological events. It has worked for me in the past and I hope you find it fits into your evolution unit this year.

Read more adaptations and success stories in the forum.

Timeline Setup: Read this first for an introduction to the timeline activity and how it works.

Timeline Display Cards: Cut out and laminate these cards for your timeline.

Timeline Teacher Key: Dates and notes for teaching the timeline.

Timeline Handout for Students: students will cut out and arrange these cards in chronological order.