I went to my classroom today to prepare a classroom scavenger hunt sheet (Post 8/3/10 "Classroom Scavenger Hunt") for the First Day of school. There are a number of different types of maps of Israel on the walls. Seeing these maps reminded me of a display and lesson that a friend, a very creative Jewish educator, designed. My friend asked her 6th grade students to bring in news articles about Israel. As the articles came in, she tacked them on a map of Israel. In a very short time, the articles completely covered the map! Lesson learned: Small country - Big News.
Students also discussed the various articles, points of view of the reporters and commentators, and Israel's role in international politics.
A map of the world may be used instead - another way to contrast Israel's size with the news that the country generates. Israel - tiny on the world map, but looming large in current events.
More to come...oreos and other treats
Not one of my students!
Not One of My Students!
Welcome - Baruchim Habaim
Welcome - Baruchim Habaim
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