Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Festivals of Light Hanukkah
Five sessions make up a lesson on the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. After reading and teaching young historians the history of the Jewish holiday, learners explore the celebration through hands-on activities and collaborative learning.
News Word
Hanukkah
How much does your class know about the Jewish Festival of Lights? Young learners practice Hanukkah vocabulary, including latkes, Judea, sufganiot, and gimel, in a series of word puzzles.
British Council
Hanukkah
How much do your students know about Hanukkah? Teach them about the sights, sounds, and traditions of the Jewish holiday with a language arts worksheet about Hanukkah.
Assemblies of Yahweh
The Maccabees and Hanukkah
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a reading of the story of the Maccabees. Elementary learners discover how Hanukkah came to be with comprehension questions and fun activities for a full lesson during the holidays.
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Judaism: Match the Cards
For this Judaism worksheet, students cut out the Jewish terms and symbols card patterns to utilities as study aides for world religions.
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The Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History
Students assume the role of a journalist employed by time Warner to examine data about the long-lost cave contining the tombs of Maccabees. A two page spread is created for the weekend edition of the magazine.
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Judaism - Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year Timeline
In this informative worksheet, students discover the regimen and schedule for the ten days of Rosh Hashanah and the Holy Days. Students are informed on the procedures of this religious event.
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Judaism - Yom Kippur Newspaper Article Writing Frame
In this writing frame worksheet, students imagine they are journalists reporting for a local newspaper. Students write an article about Yom Kippur that illustrates their knowledge of the Jewish religious festival.
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Social Studies/Bible: Who are the Jews?
Students make dreidels and research one aspect of the Jewish culture. In this Jewish culture lesson, students discover the rich history and culture of the Jewish people. Students examine objects important to the culture such as a skull...
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Judaism - Hanukkah, Dreidel Game
In this Dreidel game worksheet, students enjoy learning about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah by playing a Dreidel game. Students also develop a better understanding of Judaism by practicing Hebrew letters and words.
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Judaism-Passover: What is Passover?
In this Judaism worksheet, students determine where the 12 words or phrases in the word bank belong in the short narrative about Passover.
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Judaism-Passover: How is Passover Celebrated?
In this Passover overview worksheet, middle schoolers match the 8 words to the appropriate phrases that describe the Passover meal. For the second question, students are required to draw a sketch of the Passover meal.
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Judaism - Hanukkah
In this symbol worksheet, students recognize two important Jewish images. These symbols help students develop their understanding of the religion.
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Judaism - Hanukkah, Images for cards
In this symbol instructional activity, students demonstrate their knowledge of the Jewish faith through symbol recognition. Students are challenged when comparing these symbols to other religious images.
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Happy Hanukkah!
In this Hanukkah crossword worksheet, students read the 18 clues that relate to Hanukkah. Students use the word bank to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Happy Hanukkah!
In this Hanukkah crossword worksheet, students read the 18 clues that relate to Hanukkah. Students then use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.