Timeline Project – Guidelines

 

Welcome to the Timeline Project! You and your colleague(s) are to prepare an Excel timeline and a PowerPoint lecture covering both biblical and world history events/international cultural developments to ensure a proper framework for and a deeper appreciation of New Testament History.

 

Begin with the year 1000 B.C. to your left of your page and continue the timeline to the right in 100-year increments, beginning 25-year increments at 200 B.C. up to the year 100 A.D. (See classroom displays and my faculty web page for a sample format). Use your space wisely and create a readable document. Clutter that is indecipherable will count against you. (1) Historical content, (2) visual artistry, and (3) creative presentation (whatever that means) is your goal. Grade is equivalent to one Test. 

 

Include these major items somewhere on your document. Cite biblical references, books and chapter/verse, where appropriate:

 

Death of King David, 970 B.C.

King Solomon’s reign, 970-930

The Divided Kingdom, 930ish. Judah and Israel

Elijah and Elisha, 850s (provide key biblical events)

Assyrian Empire, 850-626

Jonah preaches to the Assyrians at Nineveh, 750

Fall of Israel to Assyria, 722

Fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, 586

Babylonian Empire, 560-

Persian Empire

Jews return from exile

Nehemiah appointed governor of Judea, 445

Alexander the Great, 332

Alexander’s death 323

Seleucid Empire, 198

Antiochus Epiphanes and the Maccabean revolt, 167

Hasmonean Kingdom 142

Athens falls to the Romans, 86

Roman general Pompey enters Jewish Temple, 63

Herod the Great appointed King of Judaea, 40

Birth of Jesus, 6

Herod’s death, 4

Herod the Ethnarch, or Archelaus, tetrarch of Judaea, 4 B.C— A.D.6

Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee/Transjordan, 4 B.C.— A.D 39.

Herod Philip, ruler of the northern regions, 4 B.C.— A.D 34.

Jesus visits Temple, 7

Death of Augustus, 14.

Jesus clears the Temple, 27

Jesus chooses disciples, 28

Jesus trial, crucifixion, death, burial, resurrection and ascension, 30

Conversion of Saul

Paul’s missionary journeys, Jewish revolts vs. Romans, fall of Jerusalem and Masada, death of John during the reign of Trajan, circa A.D 100.

 

 

Timeline Project – Due Dates and Requirements

 

 

Computer Training:               N.T. 1 – 1st  Period TBA

N.T. 2 – 2nd Period TBA

 

Library Schedule:                             NT 1 – Meet in the Library 1st  Period Wednesday, September 26th    

                                                NT 2 – Meet in the Library 2nd Period Wednesday, September 26th

 

 

Hard Copy Information

 

 

Hard Copy Due Dates:             NT 1 – 1st  Period on Tuesday, October 9, 2007

NT 2 – 2nd Period on Tuesday, October 9, 2007

 

Hard Copy Requirements:     Your Group must turn in a hard copy of your timeline.

1)      You must use Excel for this part of your project. (See Mrs. Rutledge’s Web Page)

2)   I suggest you laminate your hard copy so it can be rolled up. (I need to be able to carry them)       

(see classroom displays)

2)      Your Group’s Name must be on the Timeline

3)      The names of the individuals must be on the Timeline

4)     YOU MUST TURN IN A BIBLIOGRAPHY! (Paste on the back of your Timeline)

 

 

 

CATEGORIES

 

 

Rulers and empires

Biblical events

Wars and key battles

World events

Arts and architecture

Inventions and breakthroughs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creative Presentation Information

 

 

Creative Presentation Due Dates:

                                                            NT 1 – 1st  Period Thursday, October 4th 

NT 2 – 2nd Period Thursday, October 4th 

 

Creative Presentation Requirements:

Make sure each slide deals with the three main categories of the New Testament Historical Context! Appoint one member from each team to be incharge of one of the three main catagories. You must turn your PowerPoint presentation into my faculty drop folder. Also bring a copy on CD or USB drive. You may not make any changes to your PowerPoint after the due date.

 

            1)   You have 3 minutes to setup your presentation (Pre-Game Warm up)

(Props, Computer, Projectors, Video, Costumes, etc…)

            2)   Your group will have 12 minutes to present your project (Total Game Time)

                        (Give a brief history of your team no more than 1 minute long)

            3)   Your Group will have 2 minutes to breakdown and clear out for the next group.

            4)   You may be as creative as you want to be.

(Your creativity must conform with behavior befitting a gentleman.)

            5)   You are encouraged to use school technology!

                        (Computer, LCD Projector, Video Equipment, PowerPoint, etc.)

            6)   You need to make arrangements to use the school’s technology!

(We will use our classroom US 200)

            7)   You will need to learn how to use the school’s technology.

8)   Prevent Disasters! Make sure you check your equipment before class.

9)   You will need to have a BACK-UP PLAN!  

(Meaning… if the computer/ projector / VCR does not work then…

the game is still on rain or shine, so have a back-up or emergency plan.)

 

 

 

Teamwork!          You are required to work together as a team. Each team will have a “captain”. It is the captain’s duty to be the team’s leader and to communicate with the teacher about any problems, challenges, or issues his team is having.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Testament History

Timeline Project, October

A. D. 2007

 

How you will be graded:

 

1.     Historical Content (50%)

A.    Complete use of Timeline Project Guidelines “skeleton” events and dates. *Note some dates missing that you will need to provide.

B.   References from the Bible, scripture citations where appropriate. No citations=bad score.

C.   Main, central events in the Middle East coupled by significant world events. You be the judge.

 

2.     Visual Artistry (30%)

A.    Clear, colorful use of images that encourage the PowerPoint presentation. Video or analogue supplements welcome, theatrical dress welcome.

B.   Organized outline, easy to follow.

C.   If you choose difficult technical applications, and they fail, you risk penalization. Be wise. Be an Owl.

 

3.     Creative Presentation (20%)

A.    Captures and hold attention

B.   Chronological clarity

ü      Each group has 2 minutes to set up

ü      Each group has 12 minutes to present

ü      Each group has 2 minute to break down

 

 

 

NT 1            Period 1

 

 

The South Stars

 

 

The Southmen

1

Soun,  Mason

 

4

Sheppard,  Max

 

Caummisar,  Blake

 

 

McLaren,  Trip

 

Delk,  Matt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pharaohs

 

 

The Americans

2

Smith,  Carson

 

5

Dickinson,  Rob

 

Culbreath,  Boyd

 

 

Garrett,  Daniel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Maddogs

 

 

 

 

Thibado,  Drew

 

 

 

3

Addison,  Julian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
NT 2            Period 2

 

 

The Sounds

 

 

The Showboats

1

Bates,  Taylor

 

5

Erickson,  Zach

 

Ward,  Matt

 

 

Levy,  Joseph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Grizzlies

 

 

The Chicks

2

Baty,  Forrest

 

6

Gibson,  Johnny

 

Taylor,  Scooter

 

 

Kim,  Jonathan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Red Sox

 

 

The Maniaxx

3

Connors,  Drew

 

7

Hepner,  William

 

Scott,  Russell

 

 

Jordan,  Clifton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The River Kings

 

 

The Xplorers

4

Daniel,  Jeff

 

8

Hudson,  John

 

Manis,  Jason

 

 

Johnson,  Kenny