Weekly Summary Page
7th Grade ClassroomJanuary 31, 2021
Today was a tough day in Holocaust history class as we discussed life in the concentration camps. The students were mature and respectful. Next week we are wrapping up the holocaust unit class before we move on discussing world religions.
January 24, 2021
We had a great day today. I purchased a classic children’s book in Hebrew. In Hebrew class one we used it to practice writing script and class two used it to practice their readings skills. For Holocaust history class today we talked about life in the Ghetto during World War II. I want to thank this group of 7th graders for not only being incredibly mature but participating throughout the class. I am always blown away by their amazing answers.
January 10, 2021
This week’s class was very successful. In Hebrew class, we did a review session that showed the students are both making progress and retaining information. During this week’s Holocaust history class, we discussed the issues Jews faced while trying to emigrate from Germany around 1935 and the struggles of being a refugee. To encourage class participation, I used two methods where students could type in answers. First, I used the website polls everywhere to answer the discussion questions. Second, I had students read a short article and answer questions on a google doc. I think this was a successful way to promote discussion without adding too much zoom stress, and I was really happy with the responses. I am grateful for all the hard work and the high participation these students have been giving each Sunday.
December 20, 2020
Today was a good class. We played Kahoot again to review our Hebrew and learned some new phrases. Today in Holocaust History, we talked about false science and the media’s power in promoting anti-Semitism and tolerance for Nazi violence in Germany. We used PollsEverywhere to make the class more interactive. I wish everyone a great and relaxing break!
December 13, 2020
To make Hebrew more fun and act as a refresher from the previous class I tried out the web quiz site called Kahoot!. It was very successful and the students had asked for it every week! Today was also the first day of Holocaust history. Today we talked about where anti sematic stereotypes came from, the power of words, and the rise of anti-Semitism. I want to thank the class for being very mature and their great conversations!
November 22, 2020
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November 15, 2020
Today was a really cool class. We learned about the history of Jewish naming tradition, the power of names, and how it shapes a person. We took some time for everyone to research what their name means and shared it with the class.
November 8, 2020
Hello everyone!
This past Sunday we talked about the origins of Shabbat, some of its practices, and one of the most important aspects of Shabbat -rest and self-care. We also had a short quiz to see where everyone’s Hebrew is at. I am happy to announce that they were all right where I had hoped they would be!
October 16, 2020
- dirt
- seeds
- string
- plastic water bottle or soda bottle
- scissors
- something to put a hole through the bottle cap or duct tape (I usually just take a nail and hammer to create a hole)
October 4, 2020
Hello everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful Rosh Hashanah and a meaningful fast during Yom Kippur. We had a great class today. We learned about the meaning and history of Sukkot and the rules of building a sukkah. We were even lucky enough to virtually visit a sukkah created by Michelle, so all the students completed a mitzvah. Some quick notes:
1. Everyone seemed a little rusty on their Hebrew, so please have the student’s review this resource guide/ have the sheet ready for Hebrew lessons
2. We do not have class until the 18th
3. This is what is required for the next class
From the supply kit:
- dirt
- seeds
- string
Please bring:
- plastic water bottle or soda bottle
- scissors
- something to put a hole through the bottle cap or duct tape
September 13, 2020
Hello!I would like to say that we had a successful first day of class! The majority of today’s class was spent introducing each other and the course, talking about Tikkun Olam ( to repair the world), and trying out new zoom activities such as virtual live-action word clouds and break out-groups. I have created this folder. In this folder, it has info such such as: students which Hebrew group they are in, what to bring for class, as well as other resources. Please let me know if you have any questions or critiques on the first lesson. Thanks! Isabella
