Our Unique Approach
- Guided by inquiry, critical thinking and discernment
- Learner-centered to ensure relevancy and connection
- Based on multiple narratives for authentic engagement
- Flexible to adapt to multiple ages and settings
Big Ideas
YEAR 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHARED SPACE
- The State of Israel is the shared space of the Jewish people and simultaneously shares space with multiple peoples.
- We are a part of the Jewish People, so Israel is also our shared space.
YEAR 2: MULTIPLE NARRATIVES THROUGH MAPS
- Maps are subjective, interpretive documents through which individuals express their perspectives and beliefs in the context of the time and place in which they live.
- The map of Israel can be simultaneously historical, political, religious and geographic in showing how space is shared.
YEAR 3: Zionism
- Jewish connections to Zion and Zionism, the quest for Jewish self-determination, have multiple evolving permutations reflective of the times in which one lives and the realities of living into the dream of Jewish self-determination.
Curriculum
Strand 1: Shared Space (Grades 4-5)
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- Introduction
- Learner Reflection Journal: Strand 1
- Session 1: Introduction to Shared Space
- Session 2: Israel as a Multicultural Space
- Session 3: Different Jewish Cultures (21:51)
- Post-Oct. 7 Addendum
- Session 4: Sharing with Other Communities
- Session 5: Israel and the Jewish People
- Session 6: Learners as Part of the Jewish People
- All Sessions - Teacher's Guide - 1
Strand 2: Introduction to Maps as Narrative (Grades 6-8)
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- Introduction
- Learner Reflection Journal: Strand 2
- Session 1: Maps as Narrative
- Session 2: Maps of Israel Over Time and Space
- Session 3: The Many Names and Inhabitants of the Land
- Session 4: Dividing the Region in the Modern Period
- Session 5: Mapping the Map
- Session 6: Looking Towards Shalom/Salaam
- All Sessions - Teacher's Guide - 2
Parent Sessions
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Strand 3: Zionism (Grades 8-12)
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Educator Training & Coaching
1 -hour of training of live training with our expert Israel Education curriculum designers is included with the purchase of the curriculum.
If you would like additional training, check out our add-on for extra coaching.
