Reading a Timeline: Communication

Learn about the history of communication from telegraphs to text messages! In this worksheet, students will read a timeline that shows some of the most important advancements in modern communication. They will then answer a series of questions about the information and the order of events in the timeline. 

This social studies worksheet was designed for students in fourth and fifth grade. Learners will practice using a timeline to understand the order, sequence, and timing of historical events. They’ll also use their critical thinking skills as they answer the open-ended final question. 

For more timeline practice, check out Reading a Timeline: Air Travel, Reading a Timeline: Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Reading a Timeline: Space Travel.