Make a Scale Model of The Tabernacle

Bring the legacy of ancient history into your hands with this printable scale model of the biblical Tabernacle. Perfect for educators, Sunday School, students, and history enthusiasts, this educational kit provides step-by-step printable plans, comprehensive instructions, and detailed reference guides to ensure both accuracy and ease of assembly. Designed for an immersive learning experience, the model features color-coded components, durable materials, and a finished size where approximately ¼ Inch = 1 Cubit, making it an impressive centerpiece for a Bible classroom or display. Begin your journey through biblical history today!

The tabernacle was a structure built by the Israelites after they escaped from slavery. This structure became the house that God would dwell in. The Bible is very specific on how it was built, including most of the dimensions, etc. (you can read about it in Exodus 25-31). Students can learn about this Old Testament structure by creating a scale model of it.

To do this activity, students will receive a 10-page packet. They will read about the tabernacle and will look up specific Biblical references that talk about the construction of the tabernacle. They will answer questions and they will cut out the provided pieces, color them and glue them together.

By the end of the activity, students will make the tabernacle frame and curtain ("roof") structure, holy of holies curtain, entrance curtain. There is also an outline of the Ark of the Covenant, Altar of Incense, Table of Showbread and Lampstand (Menora) inside the model as well.

This project is specific and detailed, which is why it is recommended that upper middle school or high school age or older do this activity.

This product includes:

1. Teacher Directions-including prep info and materials needed  

2. Teacher Procedure

3. Student Packet-Short reading, questions, directions for model, 6 pages of Tabernacle pieces and a model sheet to put Tabernacle.

4. Optional Printer Friendly Student Packet

5. Student Packet Answers

6. How to Make the model with pictures of each step

7. Teacher Tips

8. Websites and Citations

Materials Needed:

• Pencil

• Bible

• Copy of “The Tabernacle” packet for each student (there are two options, one is ‘printer friendly.’).

• Scissors (for each student)

• Glue Stick (for each student) (liquid glue may make papers soggy and difficult to work with)

• Colored Pencils or Crayons (blue, purple, red, gray/silver, black, brown and gold/yellow)

• Optional: Clear Tape

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This item is a digital download from Edventures With Mrs. D. As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws and redistributing, editing, selling or posting this item (or any part) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me if you wish to be granted special permissions.