Timelines
This diagram shows a chronological sequence of events along a line going from the past to the future. The time is measured in equal units across the line. They can be useful to show that events in history build on each other through cause and effect. One can also use multiple timelines to show differences or changes in several subjects over time.
Storyboards
This diagram is usually a set of pictorial instructions, arranged in time order. They often show changes to a single object through a sequence of pictures. Storyboards are sometimes used in recipe books and instruction manuals. They were first used in the motion picture industry to map out camera angles.
Flowcharts
This diagram links boxes with arrows and lines to show a process that moves through time or space. The reader follows the directional arrows through the chart, facing decisions which lead to a specific outcome. Flowcharts can be used to show change, growth, development or cause and effect. They may also be used to summarize arguments, discussions, instructions and explanations.