1. Review the list of possible timeline exhibit events. 2. Select 25 items from the list to include on your exhibit timeline. As you create your exhibit,
you'll want to look for the most important events, historically significant events, and the
most relevant events for your community. You want your exhibit viewers to be well-
educated about the history of environmental law and environmentalism in their community
and throughout American history.
3. Use the large sheet of paper to create a timeline. Attach the events to the paper on the
timeline, in chronological order. If you are completing this project on the computer, type
them out in chronological order.
4. Once your timeline is assembled, answer the questions listed in the discussion section
below. You must write about each of the 25 events in complete sentences.
Discussion Questions
Using the list of possible timeline events, and the events that you marked as used on
write 1-2 sentences for each event describing why it is important enough to be part o
In doing so, you should answer one of the following questions:
• Why should we know about the event?
How does the event impact you today?
Why is it important for your community members viewing your exhibit to learn about the
event?
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