Jerusalem: Then and Now (Grades K-5)
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Introduce your younger students to the history and landmarks of Jerusalem. Explore the many aspects of the religious significance of this city that makes it so important to so many.
Video length: 19:28 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
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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).
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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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