The Genealogies of Genesis Graphing Activity

Transform your Bible studies and classes with this engaging Genealogies of Genesis Graph Activity! Perfect for classrooms, sunday school or home learning, this interactive resource empowers students to visually chart the genealogical lines from Genesis chapters 5 and 11. Through hands-on graphing, learners will analyze biblical data, identify key figures, and answer thought-provoking questions that boost comprehension and critical thinking. The activity includes clearly designed graph templates, step-by-step instructions, and answer keys for educators. Ideal for middle-grade and high school students, this activity adds depth and creativity to your Old Testament curriculum.

The genealogies in Genesis 5 and Genesis 11 in the Bible may seem boring or unimportant when we first read them, but there are so many interesting implications when we can examine them on a timeline. Students will read through the genealogies, record the information the Bible gives in a table, then create two graphs using the information they found in the Bible. Finally, the students will answer 11 questions about what they learned from these graphs.

The first graph focuses on the ages of the people when they died. They will see how people used to live for centuries before the flood. Then, after the flood the ages decreased significantly.

The second graph focuses on the overall timeline. They will draw out the time periods in which each person lived. Then, they can see interesting comparisons like how Adam was alive when his great-great-great-great-great-great grandson was born! And how Noah outlived many of his descendants.

The questions focus mostly on what they can see in the graphs. A few include what they think happened, like why they think people's lives were shorter after the flood. They will also understand that the numbers listed in Genesis do not include months/days, so their graphs may not be 100% accurate, but they can give you a good overall picture of what happened.

This product includes:

1. Teacher Directions-including prep info and materials needed

2. Teacher’s Procedure

3. 5 Page Student Packet-Short reading and directions, 3 blank student graph pages and analysis questions 

4. Student Packet Analysis Questions Answers

5. Graph Answers

6. Teacher Tips

To do this activity, students will need:

• Pencil

• Copy of "Genealogies of Genesis" packets (INCLUDED)

• Bible

• Optional: Colored Pencils

• Optional: Calculator

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