Famous Tarheel - Timeline Project
Due date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Genre: Biography
Our next big project is to create a timeline about the life of an important person from North Carolina.
You will be using books and internet resources to learn about the person you select. While researching
your famous Tarheel, try to collect as much information as possible about this person's life and why they
are an important part of history.
Timeline
Choose 6-8 major events (or more) in your famous person's life, which you will write and illustrate in a
timeline. The description needs to be typed or neatly handwritten and should be at least one paragraph
in length. (4 or more sentences)
You will need to include a picture/graphic (either drawn or from the internet) for each event along with
a brief description of what took place on that date or in that year.
The famous person's name should be somewhere on the timeline, large and neat enough to read, with
your name underneath. The timeline will also include the years in which your famous person was alive
or when they were born if they are still living.
The way in which you create your timeline is up to you, but must show creativity. You can connect
pieces of paper to make a longer vertical timeline, use poster board, construction paper, or come up
with your own visual representation. Try making a timeline that creatively represents the person you
are portraying. (Ex: A guitar for a musician)
You will present your timeline to the class so make sure that it is something that you are proud to
share!
I have included a list of people to choose from. If there is someone you are interested in researching
that is not on this list, let me know. Some of the people listed will be easier than others to research, so
make sure you consider this when selecting your famous Tarheel! It is important to make your choice of
the person who you want to research quickly so you will have enough time to complete the project.
Don't wait until the last minute. We will be using time in class for you to do your research, but you must
assemble your project outside of class.
I am aware of the Famous Tarheel - Timeline project and its due date.
Parent signature:________________________________________________
Student's name:_________________________________________________
Here are some websites that might be helpful.
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/nc/bio/ncbio.htm
http://www..e-referencedesk.com/resources/state-famous-people/north-carolina.html
http://www.secstate.state.nc.us/kidspg/famous.htm
http://stuffaboutstates.com/north.carolina/people.htm
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa
http://www.s9.com/
http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/famous_north_carolinians.shtml
Bartleby.com
Biography.com
http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/index.htm
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
Citing Your Sources:
Since you will be using more than 1 source of information (books, internet, etc.) for this project, it is
important that you site your sources. Remember that when you collect research, you need to turn this
information into your own words when you begin working on the project. I have included a format
below for how to cite or share your resources with me.
**Check out Citation Maker online to help you cite your sources:
http://elementary.oslis.org/resources/cm/mlacitationse
Book (one author)
Author's last name, author's first name. Book Title. Publishing city, and Publishing State: Publishing
company, publication date.
Example:
Strother, Debra. How to Write a Famous North Carolinian's Book Project. Sanford, N.C.: Highland Elementary Publishers, 2015
Web Page
Author's last name, author's first name. Title of page. Name of institution or organization. (Date you
accessed the web page) <URL>
Example:
Strother, Debra. Mrs. Strother's 4th Grade. Highland Elementary School. (January 25, 2015)
<www.mrsstrother.com>
Rubric
1. The time line includes 6 or more major events in the famous person's life. Each event is a least 1
paragraph in length. (4 or more sentences)
4
3
2
1
0
2. A picture or photograph accurately illustrates each of the major events.
4
3
2
1
0
3. Each major event includes relevant. accurate information that clearly explains the life of the famous
person. The time line also includes the famous person's name, the year they were born/died, and
student's name.
4
3
2
1
0
4. The overall look and the layout of the timeline is creative, appealing, neatly organized and carefully
planned.
4
4 - Excellent
3 - Good Job!
3
2
2 - Pretty Good
1
0
1 - Needs Improvement
Total: _____/16
0 - Incomplete