Researching real people who practice Judaism or key figures from Jewish texts and mythology help students to gain greater insight into this fascinating religion. It helps students go beyond simply memorizing facts to acquire a more substantial view of Judaism and its followers. In this activity, students will create a biography poster for one person relating to Judaism. Teachers can assign students a specific person or they may give students a choice.
These posters can be printed out, laminated, and hung around the room as a visual reminder of notable people who practice Judaism. Students can also present their posters to their classmates, sharing their knowledge about their person, thus combining research, writing and public speaking skills into one powerful assignment.
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Objective: Research a person past or present related to Judaism. Create a poster that includes important details and engaging imagery.
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Requirements: Person’s image, name, dates of birth/death, major accomplishments and images to enhance the poster.
Start by stating which particular religious leader or individual the student will study. Make sure that it adheres to the curriculum's objectives and learning goals. Teachers can introduce different religions and their main leaders to students and students can choose one figure according to their interests.
Orient students toward reliable information sources. Promote reading of books, scholarly papers, reliable websites, and source documents related to the religious person. Introduce students to scholarly publications and articles about the religious figure that may be found in internet databases and library resources. Students can also use interviews to conduct the research.
Students will have a better understanding of the religious figure's historical, social, and cultural background. For evaluating their messages and effects, it is essential to have this contextual awareness. Encourage the students to begin with researching facts such as the place of birth, the influence of surroundings, and the significance of the time period.
Students can compare and contrast two key religious figures from the same religion or even different religions. This will help them understand different beliefs and analyze different perspectives. Introduce the concept of Venn Diagrams or other graphic organizers that students can utilize for this comparison.
Ask the students to organize their research in a presentable format. Students can use an outline to structure the research and use that outline to organize the information and data they have collected so far for the research. Once organized, they can present their findings and analysis in front of the class.
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