Ready-to-Go Lesson Plan for Yom Ha'atzma'ut: Parade Floats
Ready-to-Go Lesson Plan for Yom Ha’atzma’ut: By Wilhelmina
Roepke Duration: 1 hour Students (or families) will work
together in small groups, learning about Israel and using
folders from the Let’s Discover Israel series as inspiration to
make miniature parade floats for Yom Ha’atzma’ut. Students will
be able to identify key facts about Israel and to explain them
creatively to others. Students will learn about Israel people
and places in a fun, supportive environment. This activity is
appropriate for students in grades 1-4, either alone or with
parents in a family program. Younger students will need more
adult assistance with Step 2: Find main ideas, and for their
final write-ups. 1 or more packets of Let’s Discover Israel
(each packet contains 8 different folders, enough for 8 small
groups) 1 shoebox per group Art supplies for each group
(scissors; glue or tape; construction paper; markers or crayons;
various craft supplies such as buttons, chenille s