Grades 3-6 Holidays Rosh Hashana Webquest A quest to make a children's Machzor for Rosh Hashana, concentrating on Teshuva, Tefilla and Tzedaka. By Henny van het Hoofd Shalosh Regalim with Rabbi Hillel: A WebQuest that Compares the Shalosh Regalim in History Five and sixth graders will explore the Shalosh Regalim as they were observed in the Second Temple era. In the webquest, students go back in time and meet Rabbi Hillel and learn about the agricultural, historical and religious aspects of each holiday. Created by Golda Burke. Chanukah Mystery Webquest Students in grades 3 through 5 learn what makes a kosher chanukiah (menorah) and then apply their knowledge by classifiying a collection of chanukiot and creating their own chanukiah. Chanukah Scavenger Hunt In this online scavenger hunt, students learn about the Chanukah story and customs. Online scavenger hunts are inquiry-oriented activities in which students access information from the Internet. Students search a list of prepared websites to answer a number of questions on a topic. You will need to print the "hunt" and make sure your students have Internet access. Light Up Africa Lesson Plan This Chanukah/Hanukkah lesson describes how Israeli solar technologies help African communities. Can be adapted for various age groups. Tu B'Shvat Online Scavenger Hunt In this online scavenger hunt, students learn about Tu B'Shvat. Online scavenger hunts are inquiry-oriented activities in which students access information from the Internet. Students search a list of prepared websites to answer a number of questions on a topic. You will need to print the "hunt" and make sure your students have Internet access. A (Purim) Feast for the Mind Students research Megillat Esther and Ancient Persia in order to plan and hold a dinner party for the heroes and villains of the Purim story. Interviews with Characters from the Purim Story 1 Students research a specific character in Megillat Esther, and then assume the role of interviewer and responder as they compose a question-and-answer interview with that person. Using Multiple Intelligences to Teach Megillat Esther 1 In this lesson, students analyze sections of chapter 2 of Megillat Esther in groups and then write a related skit, drama pantomime or illustrate a scene. Breaking News from ‘The Egypt Times’ 1 Students write newspaper articles describing key events that took place in the exodus of Egypt, using newspaper headlines given. Pesach Webquest A quest to recreate Pesach by learning about its history, laws, customs and practical applications. By Carrie Moaty Hammer in the Jewish Holidays 1 Students review the Jewish holidays through an interactive, fun and exciting activity. Focusing on speed, accuracy, and comprehension, the student must locate the holiday on the blackboard, and “hammer” the Jewish festival. Teshuva: A Discussion Guide 1 This discussion guide explores the Jewish approach to repentance, drawing on Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah. Included are hands-on activities for younger and older students that deal with guilt and apology. Why the Arba Minim? 1 Students study a biblical source for Sukkot, and then examine the arba minim from a historical and agricultural perspective. Why the Arba Minim? 2 Students learn about the symbolism of the arba minim. Calendar Quest Exploring the Jewish calendar and the significance behind its holidays. By Carrie Moaty Have you written or seen a WebQuest or lesson plan that's at least as good as these? Fill out the short submission form and we'll look it over! Return to the Lookstein Lesson Plans page.