Old Testament Timeline – A Brief History of Israel

Purpose: Students will learn a basic history of Ancient Israel while also learning about integers – their values, and their relationships.

Requirements: Aside from the requirements listed on the Project Overview (given in Math Class), the Old Testament Timeline will require each student to research and gain a basic understanding of eight events in the history of Israel from both a religious and historical perspective. Using their research, students will write summary paragraphs to explain the importance of each event on their timeline legend. Each paragraph should contain the following information:

- Historical Factors: Describe the event.

-Religious Significance:Why is this an important moment in Israel’s Covenant relationship to God or the broader context of Salvation History?

Using the information gleaned from research, students will also be required to complete a Special Event Poster – see worksheet “Events in Israel’s History” for more details.

Events for the Timeline: Students must include the Exodus Event and the Roman Conquest to act as “bookends” for their Old Testament Timeline; the other 6 events will be chosen at the student’s discretion.

Genesis – Left of Timeline (Special)

Exodus Event -1200 BCE

The United Monarchy 1000 BCE

The Monarchy Splits 900 BCE

Assyrian Conquest– 722 BCE

King Josiah of Judah – 640 BCE

Babylonian Conquest– 586 BCE

Persian Conquest – 539 BCE

Temple is Rebuilt – 515 BCE

Maccabean Revolt – 167 BCE

Roman Conquest – 64 BCE

Sources: Using the Textbook (We Believe Series), students will be able to research their various events.

Genesis – Left of Timeline (Special)

-Class Notes

-Textbook pgs. 32-39

-See Mr. Tobin

Exodus Event -1200 BCE

-Class Notes

-Textbook pgs. 106-103

The United Monarchy 1000

-Textbook pgs. 134-139

The Monarchy Splits 900

-Textbook 172-173

Assyrian Conquest– 722

-Textbook 176-177

King Josiah of Judah – 640

-Textbook 188

Babylonian Conquest and Exile– 586

-Textbook pgs. 188- 189

Persian Conquest/ Exiles Return – 539

-Textbook Pg. 202

Temple is Rebuilt – 515

-Textbook Pgs. 202-203

Maccabean Revolt – 167

-Textbook Pgs. 212-214

Roman Conquest – 64

-Textbook Pgs. 214-215

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Religion Grading Rubric

Social Studies-Religion-Math Project

Rough draft approved by Mr. Tobin (Old Testament History and Events, NOT the timeline itself) / ______(5)
Timeline is historically accurate, and accompanied by a legend with symbols. / ______(2)
Event Paragraph describes the historical and religious significance. / ______(20)
Events in Israel Poster is complete and contains information requested in directions. / ______(10)
Project is neat, in the correct format, and is accompanied by a work cited. / ______(3)
TOTAL / ______(40)