Division, Conquest, and Exile

Trace the fall and survival of Israel Kingdom with this scaffolded, fill-in-the-blank guided notes activity on the division, conquest, and exile of ancient Israel. Built for grades 5–8 history and social studies, this print-and-go resource turns a complex topic into clear, connected notes students can follow and remember.

As students read, they discover how the kingdom split into Israel and Judah, how the Assyrians conquered the north, how the Babylonians captured Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple, how the people were forced to live in Babylon during the Exile, and how the scattering of the people became known as the diaspora. Each short section builds on the one before it, so students see cause and effect instead of memorizing isolated facts. A built-in word bank supports striving readers and English learners, while the guided structure keeps the whole class on pace.

This resource includes:

• A one-page, fill-in-the-blank guided notes worksheet
• A complete, ready-to-grade answer key
• A word bank for built-in scaffolding and differentiation
• An interactive, self-checking digital version

Perfect for a unit on ancient Israel, sub plans, homework, or review. Aligned to C3 and Common Core literacy standards. Just print and teach—no prep required.