Actual times taken for this activity will vary depending upon each pupil's ability. On each page there is a link back to the explanation page if pupil's need further explanation. The times given in this lesson plan are the times taken for a pupil of average ability to complete each task.

To understand that the word Chronology derives from the Greek words 'chrono' and 'logos'

To be able to put times and dates into chronological order.

To see that a timeline is a chronology of dates and events.

To understand that a timeline is useful to give an overview of an historical period.

Recap Health and Safety guidelines for IT room.

Pupils to 'log on' and find beginning of lesson - http://www.historyonthenet.com/Lessons/chronology/chronologymain.htm or www.historyonthenet.com click on 'Resources', click on 'Online Lessons', 'Chronology Lesson'.

Remind pupils to read instructions carefully and to ask for help if they do not understand.  

When ready, click on 'Begin Lesson'.