Additional Teaching Materials

In order to facilitate a meaningful learning experience, we have created lesson plans and activities that focus on a variety of themes and skills. Time permitting, we recommend using these resources in preparation for the competition.
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Source Sheet

Jewish Solidarity and Responsibility

Explore texts and primary sources that highlight the idea of support and solidarity between Jewish people around the world in different times in history.

Age: 

12-18

Time: 

45 min

Video

Why is there a Jerusalem Menorah on the Arch of Titus?

On May 14th,1948, a big crowd of Jews gathered near the Arch of Titus in Rome to celebrate the foundation of the State of Israel. But why there? Let's figure it out in our new video!

Age: 

12-18

Time: 

1.5 min

Decorations

Independence Day Flags

Print beautiful flags with the Yom Ha'atzmaut posters from the National Library of Israel's collections to decorate your classroom

Age: 

Time: 

Lesson Plan

Thinking Like a Historian

Focus on primary sources and their value since they are immediate, firsthand accounts of a topic or event from people who had a direct connection with it.

Age: 

All

Time: 

45 min.

Lesson Plan

Land of Milk and Honey

Explore Israel’s agriculture and advertising campaigns that encouraged Israelis to buy certain foods in different time periods.

Age: 

12-18

Time: 

60 min

Lesson Plan

Uncovering the Personal Behind the Historical

Take a closer look at some of the individuals who were involved in the grand historical events that shaped the State of Israel.

Age: 

12-18

Time: 

60 min.

Lesson Plan

It's All About Framing!

Practice the skill of zooming in and out and take a closer look at Israel’s cultural life.

Age: 

All

Time: 

60 min.

Lesson Plan

Traditions That Ring a Bell

Get a chance to hear recordings from Jewish holiday and life cycle events across time and place.

Age: 

6-12

Time: 

30 min.

Lesson Plan

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Learn how to recognize tools used by designers to influence the viewers.

Age: 

12-18

Time: 

60 min.

Video

Hatikva - Learn More About the Israel Anthem

Watch this video to learn more interesting facts about the Israeli anthem.

Age: 

All

Time: 

4 min.

Printable Activity

Israel

Discover some interesting items depicting different aspects of Israel through cartoons, posters, and even a recipe booklet for times of emergency

Age: 

6-12

Time: 

30 min.

Printable Activity

Jerusalem

Explore Jerusalem through maps from different historical periods that were created by cartographers around the world

Age: 

6-12

Time: 

30 min.