Jewish Heroes

Grade/Class: Grade 5 GS/JS

Context: Student learn about biography writing in Literacy and also focus on contemporary Jewish heroes that have made a lasting impact on modern Jewish life.

Learning: This exploration takes place across both Judaic studies and General Studies classes. Within the Judaic studies curriculum, students were introduced to prominent figures who have made a lasting impact on various aspects of Jewish life. In General Studies, they continued in-depth exploration of these influential individuals by conducting thorough research for biographies. This research process enabled students to deepen their knowledge of these figures and further develop their skills in biography writing. To further engage students in this interdisciplinary learning, students were tasked with constructing portraits of the six Jewish heroes they studied using Lego. The final portraits and biographies have been hung in the school halls so that other Netivot students can learn about these important figures.