Description
Whether you are a great leader or an ordinary citizen, each of us has a part to play in the creation of human history. History does not simply “happen.” Rather, history is created by the choices and actions of individuals. This course will explore the backgrounds and contributions of some key people who have played a major role in creating the history of the modern State of Israel. By learning about these history makers, we will gain insight into the historical timeline and progression from pre-Statehood to Israel today. We will learn about the dreamers – those visionary individuals who could only imagine a Jewish national homeland; the trailblazers – those pioneers who worked the land, formed defense groups, and opened schools and hospitals; and finally, the founders and leaders – those who were there at the beginning and subsequently, each with their own unique origin, motivations and legacies. This course will require 5 hours of student work each week.
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
- To introduce students to some of the key players (history makers) who contributed to the history of Israel, from its establishment to present-day.
- To establish an historical framework and context to understand the biographies of the History Makers profiled in this course.
- To provide students with the tools to synthesize the information in order to create "the whole picture:" a timeline of Israeli history.
Students will be able to:
- Understand the relationship between the history of Israel and the backgrounds and life experiences of some of the key players who played a role in shaping her history.
- Explore different periods of Israeli history and fill in the gaps of the timeline/history through independent research.
- Create a timeline of Israeli history using the life and times of the key people as the starting point for its creation.
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Details
Discipline:
Judaic Studies
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
OJSC
Grade:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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