The Ancient Hebrews: The Spread of Judaism

 Today's Focus Question  How did the influence of Judaism spread across time and place? 

Build Background Knowledge: The Spread of Judaism  Have you ever moved? Do you know anyone who has moved? Did you take your beliefs, thoughts, and memories with you when you moved? Do you think the Jewish people took took their beliefs, thoughts, and memories with them when they moved? Do you think that this is a way in which Judaism spread? Let's start to explore these ideas today. 

The Spread of Judaism: Vocabulary Study  First, we will study the key vocabulary related to the spread of Judaism, using the document The Spread of Judaism - Cognitive Content Dictionary, which can be found in your Social Studies Google Classroom. We will be using an excerpt from our Social Studies textbook, which has  been attached to your assignment in your Social Studies Google Classroom (and which you can also find here), to help us understand the lesson's key words and concepts. Some images have also been posted below to help you conceptualize these new terms.

Deborah was a judge (and not in courtroom) who inspired an army to win a great battle.

In addition to being a king of the Israelites, David was also the author of many psalms (or religious songs).

There were several times in history in which the Jews rebelled against those that sought to conquer them.

But there were also many times in history in which thew Jews were exiled from their homeland. 

Communities of Jews living away from their homeland made up the Diaspora. 

The synagogue is where many Jews go to worship God. 

Homework  Complete the assignment The Spread of Judaism - Cognitive Content Dictionary, which is due on Friday, February 10.  

Mapping Ancient Hebrew History

Mapping Ancient Hebrew History  Now let's turn our attention to mapping ancient history. Through our studies of the ancient Hebrews we have learned that migration is an important part of their story. This is clearly evident in Abraham's journey from Mesopotamia to the "promised land" of Caanan, the move to Egypt to escape famine, and the subsequent  Exodus, in which Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Sinai Peninsula.

Today I would like you to utilize the Ancient History Layer of your Social Studies World Map to pin some of the significant locations in early Hebrew history, explain their significance, and to track the migration of Hebrews between these places. Ur, Haran, Canaan, Egypt, and Mount Sinai, for example, are all places that should be identified on your map. What happened at these locations? You should include a title for the event, the date(s) the event took place, a brief summary of what happened, and include an appropriate photo or video. Next, try using the 'Draw a line' function on your Google Map to show the routes of Hebrew migration. Several maps and excerpts from your Social Studies textbook have been provided below to support you in your project. 

  

Beliefs of Judaism: Paragraph Writing

Beliefs of Judaism Paragraph: Overview  Today our objective is to transform what we have learned about the core beliefs of the religion of Judaism into a well-written and well-organized expository paragraph that demonstrates our developing understanding.

You can find the document Beliefs of Judaism: Expository Paragraph in your Social Studies Google Classroom. The document includes a paragraph graphic organizer and a list of helpful transition words (similar to what you see featured below) to help you with the construction of your paragraph. You will also need to utilize your Basic Beliefs of Judaism - Notetaking Guide as a resource. Today I will model how to use each tool and resource, and show you how to get started on writing your paragraph. A rubric outlining how the paragraph will be assessed can also be found below.

Homework  A final draft of your Beliefs of Judaism: Expository Paragraph must be completed by Friday, February 3.

The Ancient Hebrews: The Beliefs of Judaism (Day 2)

 Today's Focus Question  What are the basic beliefs of the religion of Judaism?

The Beliefs of Judaism: Guided Reading and Notetaking  Today we are going to learn about three of the core beliefs of the religion of Judaism. As we read, your objective is to synthesize what you learn about each belief from two different sources (the Social Studies textbook and workbook) and take notes on what you find to be most important, using the Basic Beliefs of Judaism - Notetaking Guide (located in your Social Studies Google Classroom). Next week, you will use these notes to construct an expository (informational) paragraph about the beliefs of Judaism. 

Source: Ancient Civilizations textbook 

Source: Ancient Civilizations workbook 

Source: Ancient Civilizations textbook 

Source: Ancient Civilizations workbook 

Source: Ancient Civilizations textbook 

Source: Ancient Civilizations workbook 

The Ancient Hebrews: The Beliefs of Judaism

The Star of David: As a symbol, the six-pointed star has represented Judaism in many lands for many centuries. 

 Today's Focus Question  How did the ancient Hebrews develop and record their beliefs?

The Beliefs of Judaism: Vocabulary Study  Today we will study some of the key vocabulary related to the beliefs of Judaism, using the document Beliefs of Judaism - Cognitive Content Dictionary, which can be found in your Social Studies Google Classroom. We will be using an excerpt from our Social Studies textbook, which can also be found in you Social Studies Google Classroom (as well as here), to help us understand the lesson's key words and concepts.

Homework  Complete the assignment Beliefs of Judaism - Cognitive Content Dictionary, which will be due Friday, January 27. 

The Ancient Hebrews: The Origins of Judaism (Day 2)

Of all the stories in the Hebrew Bible the Exodus is among the best known and most influential.

 Unit Focus Question  How did the Hebrews have a lasting impact on Western Civilization? 

 Today's Focus Question  What were the origins and early beliefs of the Hebrews?

The Origins of Judaism: Guided Reading  Today we will read in small groups about the 'Origins of Judaism' from an excerpt from our Social Studies workbooks below. As you read, please consider the following questions:

•  How did the beliefs of the Hebrews differ from those of other people at the time?
•  What happened during the Exodus? Why do you think this event is considered so  significant to the  ancient Hebrews and to Jewish people today? 

You will record the answers to these questions on the assignment Origins of Judaism - Questions, which can be found in your Social Studies Google Classroom. I've included a PDF of the reading passage below in your Social Studies Google Classroom as well. 

Homework  Complete the assignment Origins of Judaism - Questions, which will be due on Friday, January 27. 

The Ancient Hebrews: The Origins of Judaism

Abraham is considered one of the patriarchs of the early Hebrews. 

 Unit Focus Question  How did the Hebrews have a lasting impact on Western Civilization? 

 Today's Focus Question  What were the origins and early beliefs of the Hebrews?

Introduction to the Unit  From our textbook: "The study of the Jewish people (the Hebrews) provides an excellent opportunity to show how a relatively small group of people can have a major impact on other peoples and on the course of history. Although the  Jewish people were often enslaved or defeated in wars, their beliefs and writings influenced many civilizations."  

The Origins of Judaism: Vocabulary Study  Next, we will study the key vocabulary related to the origins of Judaism, using the document The Origins of Judaism - Cognitive Content Dictionary, which can be found in your Social Studies Google Classroom. We will be using an excerpt from our Social Studies textbook, which has  been can also be found in Google Classroom (as well as here), to help us understand the lesson's key words and concepts. Some images have also been posted below to help you conceptualize these new terms.

Judaism may have been the first monotheistic religion, but it would not be the last. 

Ethical behavior is an important part of the religion of Judaism. 

According to the Bible, God made a covenant with Abraham. 

Moses and the Ten Commandments. 

There was a large migration of ancient Hebrews from Egypt into the "Promised Land." 

Homework  Complete the assignment The Origins of Judaism - Cognitive Content Dictionary, which will be due on Friday, January 20.