Curated OER
Old Testament of the Bible
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the Old Testament of the Bible. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Gateways
Teaching the Easter Story
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible, while also...
Curated OER
Mastering the Mighty Melville
“Bartleby the Scrivner” as an existential forerunner to The Office? Dense and often dark, Herman Melville’s stories abound with Biblical allusions and complex symbols. If you are considering using Melville’s novels or short stories with...
Curated OER
Zephaniah Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, 5th graders search for eighteen words related to the story of Zephaniah in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Curated OER
Moses
First graders become acquainted with the concept of honesty. A lecture is presented to the students detailing Moses' life and his involvement in presented the Ten Commandments to the people. After the lecture is completed, 1st graders...
Capo Beach Calvary
The Messiah Is Born
Use this simple nativity lesson in pre-kindergarten through third grade to familiarize children with Bible verses by way of a hands-on learning activity and coloring page.
Curated OER
Exercise for Writing a Summary Paragraph
Learners examine how to write article summaries of abstracts. In this writing skills lesson, students edit the noted sections of an abstract that is already written on the Old Testament Abstracts.
Curated OER
Rocks and Soil: What is the Land Made of?
Students identify rock classifications and rock cycles. In this rocks and soils lesson students complete experiments on rocks and how they are symbols in the Bible.
Poetry4kids
Writing Riddles
What's got 60 eyes, 150 fingers, and an endless number of ideas? Your language arts class! Challenge young writers to come up with clever riddles with an online poetry lesson.
Curated OER
Famous Artwork
Students study the different portrayals of the artwork The David and answer short answer questions about it. In this The David lesson plan, students see different versions of the biblical figure, and read about its background. Then they...
Curated OER
The Christmas Tree
Pupils recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pictures and Stories From the Old Testament
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication Pictures and Stories from the Old Testament by Kate Thompson Sizer, a book of Bible stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Young People's Illustrated Bible History by Alvan Bond
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Young People's Illustrated Bible History by Alvan Bond [1870]. This is an illustrated children's book containing stories from the New and Old Testament and...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Mamma's Bible Stories Sequel by Lucy Sarah Atkins Wilson
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Mamma's Bible Stories Sequel by Lucy Sarah Atkins Wilson (1865), a collection of children's Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Joseph (Old Testament)
This Bible Tutor site tells the story of Joseph of the Old Testament. Includes links to Biblical passages, as well as to additional information on related subjects. This is a good site to check out on the subject.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Bible
Learn about the Christian bible and the stories found in both the Old Testament and New Testament.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Story of David and Goliath
A learning module that begins with "The Story of David and Goliath" from the Book of Samuel, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Bible Study Tools
Geneva Study Bible: Genesis 4: Cain and Abel
This is a commentary on Genesis 4, where the story of Cain and Abel is found.
Other
Christian Articles Archive: Joshua Setting the Scene
Excellent background information to the book of Joshua that tells the story of the Israel's experience in the wilderness and then their entry into Canaan.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Exodus: History Writ Large
A lesson plan on the story of Moses and the Exodus. It is based on the video/DVD entitled "Exodus: History Writ Large."
CommonLit
Common Lit: Joseph's Dreams From Genesis 37
A learning module that begins with "Joseph's Dreams from Genesis 37" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...