Over the course of the year, you will learn about American historical and scientific issues through the lens of baseball. As part of your credit, you will be required to complete an historical timeline portfolio based on the theme of baseball.

For each timeline portfolio assignment, you will complete a timeline based on the time period covered in each thematic unit. In addition to being neat and creative, timelines must include the following:

• A timeline that include each year covered in the thematic unit
• Fifteen historical (political, economic, social or cultural) events. You must state the event and for at least five of the events, include a visual.
• Ten famous baseball events and people. You must state the event and for at least five of the events, include a visual.
• A creative title that reflects the time period covered (include the years).
• The use of color.

For each timeline portfolio assignment, you will answer a set of questions based on the time period covered in each thematic unit. To successfully complete you questions, you must:

• Provide thoughtful and detailed answers that include examples.
• Attempt to answer all the questions.
• Type and neatly format each set of questions.
• Include the same title used for your timeline.
• Include your name and date in the heading.

• Page # 1: Portfolio Assignment Sheet
• Page # 2: Timeline Layout
• Page # 3: Critical Thinking Questions

At the end of the year, once you complete all the portfolio timeline assignments, you will compile all the assignments into a full-scale portfolio. You may choose to create either an online portfolio or a physical portfolio. A complete portfolio must have the following components:

• A visually pleasing cover page

• A short introduction

• A Table of Contents

• Completed portfolio assignments.
• Dividers that separate each portfolio assignment.

• A one-page reflection at the end of your historical timeline portfolio, starting with the phrase: "By completing this historical timeline portfolio, I…"