Alabama Social Studies SS24.7.8b
The Standard
- SS24.7.8
- Explain the geographic and cultural development of ancient Israel.
Describe the establishment of a unified Israel under Kings Saul, David, and Solomon.
2024 Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students explain how Saul, David, and Solomon each helped bring Israel's tribes under one kingdom. They put the three kings in order and connect each king to a specific action.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can explain that Saul led the tribes against shared enemies, David made Jerusalem the capital, and Solomon built the Temple and expanded royal government. They can say how each action helped hold the kingdom together.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may mix up which king made Jerusalem the capital and which built the Temple. They may also assume the three kings did the same job, rather than building on what came before.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: In three sentences, explain one action by Saul, David, and Solomon that helped unite or govern Israel.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs three king cards and an ancient Israel map; have them place each card beside the location linked to that king's actions.
Ask: Why would making Jerusalem the capital help David govern tribes that had lived separately?
Play a matching game with cards naming Saul, David, Solomon, Jerusalem, the Temple, and defense against shared enemies.
Compare maps of Washington, DC, and ancient Jerusalem, then ask how a capital city can help leaders govern a large area.
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