Jerusalem: Then and Now (Grades K-5)
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Jerusalem: A Virtual Field Trip Through the City of Peace! 🕍🕌⛪
Why is Jerusalem considered one of the most important cities in the world? What makes it a holy city for three major world religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? How does the ancient Old City, with its narrow streets, historic markets, and sacred sites, exist alongside the modern city of today? Now, your elementary students can take a fascinating journey through one of the oldest and most remarkable cities on Earth!
📽️ “Jerusalem: Then and Now” is a visually engaging, curriculum-aligned educational video that transports students to the heart of the Middle East, where history, faith, and culture come together. From the golden Dome of the Rock to the Western Wall, students will explore the sacred places, stories, and traditions that have shaped Jerusalem for thousands of years.
💡 What Your Students Will Learn:
✅ Why Jerusalem is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
✅ The Dome of the Rock – one of the world’s oldest and most famous Islamic landmarks
✅ The Western Wall – the last remnant of the ancient Jewish Temple and a site of prayer
✅ The Church of the Holy Sepulchre – where Christians honor the final days of Jesus
✅ The history of Abraham, King David, and the founding of ancient Jerusalem
✅ The division between East and West Jerusalem, and how ancient traditions meet modern life
✅ The Old City and its four distinct quarters: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian
✅ The holidays, foods, and daily life of people living in Jerusalem today
🌟 Why Teachers Love This Video:
🕒 No-Prep, Standards-Aligned Content – A full, engaging lesson ready to go!
🎥 Visually Stunning & Student-Friendly – Keeps young learners engaged and curious.
🎯 Brings History, Geography & Religion to Life – Helps students understand different cultures and beliefs.
📚 Perfect for Social Studies, Geography & World Religion Lessons – Encourages respect, curiosity, and global awareness.
💡 Take Your Students on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey to Jerusalem!
Give your students a front-row seat to the beauty, history, and cultural significance of Jerusalem—without ever leaving the classroom! Subscribe today and bring the City of Peace to life! 🚀
Video length: 19:30 minutes.
Learning Resources with this Video*
Quiz – PDF
Quiz – Online
Jerusalem – Religion Sorting Activity
Jerusalem – East vs. West
Set in Jerusalem – Writing Prompt
What’s For Breakfast?
Draw A Scene
Universal Resources
National Standards
*Links are active on Full Video page.
Classroom Ideas
Jerusalem: Then and Now
Timeline of Jerusalem
Create a timeline showing the history of Jerusalem from ancient times to modern civilization.
Mapping
Have students print out a map of Jerusalem and identify where the sites in the video are located.
International Cuisine
Explore signature foods from Israel.
Local Festivals
Have students research Israeli festivals at the local, state, and national levels.
Religion in Jerusalem
Compare/contrast the history and central beliefs of the three major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) in Jerusalem.
Music
Listen to music from Israel.
Art
Draw a scene from the video you just watched.
Creative Writing
Write a story with Jerusalem as the setting. The main character could be from another country (compare and contrast characters).
Classroom Ideas for ALL Videos
Here are dozens and dozens of ideas that you can use in your classroom along with our videos!
Topics Covered In This Video
Jerusalem – global location
Geography
Dome of the Rock
Abraham & monotheism
City of David
Temple Mount
Western Wall & Judaism
Gardens of Gethsemane
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mohammed
East Jerusalem – Old City
Citadel, Tower of David, & Rampart Walk
Jewish, Muslim, Christian, & Armenian Quarters
West Jerusalem
The Knesset
The many religious observances
Cuisine
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Jerusalem: Then and Now (Grades 6-9)
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