Biblical Archaeology Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide Quick Overview

• Weekly Lesson Schedule
• Student Worksheets
• Quizzes and Test
• Answer Key

Biblical Archaeology

• 1 Year Historical Science
• 1 Credit
• 9th-12th Grade

Features: Each suggested weekly schedule has five easy-to-manage lessons which combine reading, worksheets, and vocabulary-building opportunities including an expanded glossary for The Archaeology Book. Designed to allow your student to be independent, materials in this resource are divided by section so you can remove quizzes, tests, and answer keys before beginning the coursework. As always, you are encouraged to adjust the schedule and materials needed to in order to best work within your educational program.

Workflow: Students will read the pages in their book and then complete each section of the course materials. Quizzes are given at regular intervals with space to record each grade.

Lesson Scheduling: Space is given for assignment dates. There is flexibility in scheduling. For example, the parent may opt for a M-W schedule rather than a M, W, F schedule. Each week listed has five days but due to vacations the school work week may not be M-F. Simply adapt the days to your school schedule. As the student completes each assignment, he/she should put an “X” in the box.

Course Description

This is the suggested course sequence that allows one core area of history to be studied per semester. You can change the sequence of the semesters per the needs or interests of your student; materials for each semester are independent of one another to allow flexibility.

The Archaeology Book: You will learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible. You will unearth: how archaeologists know what life was like in the past; why broken pottery can tell more than gold or treasure; some of the difficulties in dating ancient artifacts; how the brilliance of ancient cultures demonstrates God’s creation; history of ancient cultures, including the Hittites, Babylonians, and Egyptians; the early development of the alphabet and its impact on discovery; the numerous archaeological finds that confirm biblical history; and why the Dead Sea scrolls are considered such a vital breakthrough.

Unwrapping the Pharaohs: Authors David Down and John Ashton present a groundbreaking new chronology that supports the biblical account. Go back in time as famous Egyptians such as the boy-king Tutankhamen, the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the beautiful Cleopatra are brought to life. Learn who the pharaoh of the Exodus was and where his pyramid is in this captivating new look at Egyptian history. The DVD includes a breathtaking journey through the pyramids and temples of Egypt. Go deep into ancient tombs and discover the fascinating architecture and history of the pyramids. See how discrepancies in biblical and secular chronologies are easily reconciled.

Unveiling the Kings of Israel: Study the history of the small nation of Israel, including the troubled and devastating periods of loss and exile once lost to time. Far from being a book of myths, the Bible is an amazing historical record and each year, more archaeological discoveries continue to prove its validity and significance. Follow the intriguing clues found buried in ancient cities, on the walls of early monuments, and in the written records of our world’s oldest civilizations. Walk the ancient streets, explore the distant temples, and unearth the compelling history that continues to resonate with the world today. As you study fascinating accounts that fill in some of history’s unwritten record, you can follow the Biblical timeline through detailed photos and examples.