Conquest of Canaan through Kingdom Years

 
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Index and Recommended Lesson Plan:

Directions:

This unit is based on The Checklist and has been designed to be completed in three weeks, covering two, 1 - 3 hour lessons per week. This is a very short introduction to the subject. For a more detailed study, customize the unit to the length you desire by choosing how much material you cover and how long you take to cover it. More than enough materials is suggested so that you can pick and choose what will work for your family.

A history based unit should include a timeline study of the major historical events, a biographical examination of the major people living in these civilizations, an investigation into the major discoveries or accomplishments of each civilization, an understanding of specific terminology, and map and culture studies of the various civilizations and their modern counterparts. Follow up with a review lesson and quizzes, if desired. Read over General Directions for Cindy's Unit Studies for more information. For help in this area, The Checklist includes a list of major events, major people, discoveries/accomplishments, terms, culture studies, and much more.

Unit Project Suggestion:

Create a notebook for each unit. Include a timeline, map studies, biographical sketches, dictionary of terms, copies of worksheets and composition projects, and photos of crafts or other hands-on projects. At the end of each year, select a representative sample and place in your child's portfolio.

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Recommended Resources:

Reading Suggestions:

  • Read pgs. 58-68 of The Geology Book by Michael Oard: Creation, the Fall, Flood, Ice Age.
  • Read Kidatlas pages 20-21, Entering the Promised Land; 22-23, King of the Land (David)
  • Read 30 Days, pages 55-60 (Conquest Era), 6th+
  • Read 30 Days, pages 61-66 (Judges Era), 6th+
  • Read 30 Days, pages 67-72 (Kingdom Era), 6th+
  • Bible Reading topics: Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, David, Daniel, Darius, Nebuchadnezzar, Soloman
  • I Want to Know About God by Rick Osborne, (Lib #J 231 O81i 1998) 3+
  • Read appropriate Bible stories to give children an introduction to the land of Israel
  • Big Book of Bible Learning by V. Gilbert Beers
  • The Ancient World of the Bible by Malcolm Day. Look at pictures and read what might interest them. (220.9 D332an 1994)
  • Israel by Elma Schemenauer. (J 956.94 S323i 2000)
  • The Hanukkah Story by Marilyn Hirsh (296.4 H61h)
  • Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Jerusalem (Cities Through Time series) by Diane Slavik. Lib# J956.94 s631d 2001. 64 pgs., color, 4-8+

Internet Research and/or Activities

Activities:

  • Ancient Civilizations, History Pockets. What is History?, Pgs.4 -17. ISBN 1557999007. Gr. 1-3+
  • Teaching Units, pages 19-21, David & Goliath
  • Complete booklet from Old Testament Take-Home Bible Stories, page 49, God Lead His People (PreK-2nd+)
  • Complete booklet from Old Testament Take-Home Bible Stories, page 53, The Ten Commandments (PreK-2nd+)
  • Complete booklet from Old Testament Take-Home Bible Stories, page 83, God's Choice for King (PreK-2nd+)
  • Locate Israel on a world map; locate major cities, waterways, mountains, landmarks on a map of Israel.
  • Bake Unleavened Bread, recipe on HANDOUT.
  • Color the flag of Israel (handout)
  • Old Testament Take-Home Bible Stories, Carson-Delosa, PreK-2 (Mardel)
  • Create two maps of the Fertile Crescent Area. Label on with the names of the Ancient Civilizations. Label the other with the names of the current countries as they are today.
  • Composition project: Write a persuasion paper - Pick a topic such as "Why I Should Get on Noah's Ark" or "Why I believe Evolution is false. (6th+)
  • Add composition and hands-on projects as appropriate.

Video Recommendations:

  • Watch Veggie Tale videos like Josh ad the Big Wall, Nebby K Nezzar, etc.
  • Veggie Tale videos (Jonah)
  • World Builder 101, Days of Creation, (Newton Wk-$14.95 CBD)
    Internet Activities:
  • Creation Science Video Lending Library-Free by mail. Dinosaurs, Creation, Astronomy, Geology, http://www.creationism.org/library/index.htm

Map Study:

Be sure to enter these topics on your copy of The Checklist.

Please let me know if any of these links do not work. Email: contact@oklahomahomeschool.com.

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