Hanukkah at Valley Forge by Stephen Krensky

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Theme:

Understanding and Appreciating Different Cultures

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

One to two class periods

Standards
& Goals:

Connecticut Social Studies Content Standards:
Content Standard 1: Historical Thinking
Content Standard 3: Historical Themes
Content Standard 4: Applying History

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
 

  • Read and discuss the book Hanukkah at Valley Forge by Stephen Krensky.
  • Complete one or more activities on each side of a cube that aid in comprehension and analysis of the celebration of Hanukkah.
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