The Catholic Youth Bible Teacher Guide, OT: Old Testament

The teacher guides for The Catholic Youth Bible are designed as semester long courses for freshmen or sophomores. The guides utilize the principles of Understanding by Design to lead students to a deep understanding of key concepts.

Each unit includes:



a unit overview

key understandings and questions

creative final performance task assessments

the suggested path to understanding

a list of biblical chapters or verses utilized in the lesson

vocabulary

learning experiences, handouts, and assessments

The Old Testament Teacher Guide features these units:



Introduction to the Scripture

Genesis

Exodus

Historical Books (Joshua and Judges)

Historical Books (1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings)

Prophets

Wisdom Literature (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom)

Poetry (Psalms and the Song of Songs)