Timeline Assignment
Digital History Tools
These databases provide historical information that can be charted across time. Feel free to use these (or other sources) to develop your timeline project.
- Google Ngram ViewerChart the frequency of words as they are used in books published in a specific language over a time that spans between 1800-2008.
- Historical Census BrowserThis tool by the University of Virginia Libraries allows for easy access to historical US Census data by category.
Additional Data Sources
- American FactfinderLonger, in-depth Census data reports on all geographic and social indicators.
- Anne E. Casey Kids Count Data CenterStatistics pertaining to indicators that affect children.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsData on employment and economy as it relates to labor.
- Canadian Census DataCensus data for Canada.
- Center for Disease Control and PreventionData on health problems, access to healthcare, and disease.
- FedStatsAn exhaustive index of statistics published by U.S. government agencies.
- National Center for Education StatisticsData on locations, performance, and effectiveness of schools.
- National Weather ServiceWeather-related data from the past and present.
- Pew Research CenterPublic opinion about multiple facets of U.S. life and culture.
- U.S. Census QuickFactsShorter, more decipherable reports at the state, city, and county level.
Timeline JS Assignment Resources
- Timeline JS homepageUse this page to get help with your project and to convert your Google Spreadsheet into a timeline
- Google DriveCreate an account with Google and download the pre-formatted spreadsheets to begin your project.
Sample Timeline on Cold War
How to Use Dropbox to add to Timeline JS
Media Content Sources
You can upload or discover content on any of these platforms and integrate it into your Timeline project.
- VimeoA wide variety of video content, some of which is open access.
Relevant Content Sources
- Chronicling AmericaHigh quality scans of historical newspapers via the Library of Congress
- Hathi TrustA collaborative of online digital content of many public and government documents.
- American Memory ProjectLibraries of images from the past, via the Library of Congress.
