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The Israelites
Hands-On Chapter Project
Project Goal
To learn how the leadership qualities of Jewish historical
figures can shape the development of religions and society.
Students will research a leader to discover the qualities and
experiences that made that person successful. Students will
apply what they have learned to major chapter concepts and
the essential questions.
Skills Addressed
responsibility and accountability; decision making
information and communication technologies literacy;
creating presentations
cross-cultural skills
historical interpretation; analyzing primary sources
making comparisons; drawing conclusions
Materials Needed
Discovering Our Past: A History of the World Student Edition
Access to the school library and computers for research
Hands-On Chapter Project Worksheets
Other materials depending on display choice
Duration
1.5 independent work days and 1 class day
Project Overview
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How do religions develop?
How does religion shape society?
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The Israelites
Hands-On Chapter Project
Step 1: Introduce Project
Tell students that they each will research a historical Jewish
leader and present their findings about their chosen leader to
the class in a 3-minute presentation.
Activate Background Knowledge Have a class discussion
about the qualities possessed by effective and memorable
leaders. Encourage students to consider leaders they have
learned about in history classes, in modern culture, and in their
personal lives. As students brainstorm as a class, create and
display a list of leadership qualities on the board or projector.
Possible leadership qualities:
Courage
Intelligence
Physical Strength
Willingness to take risks
Compassion for others, especially the less fortunate
Persistence
Trust
Adherence to beliefs and values when faced with challenges
Step 2: Plan the Research
1. Choose a leader
Have students choose one of the following leaders to
research, or assign one leader to each student so that all
leaders are included in the presentations.
Abraham Deborah Daniel
Issac Saul Ruth
Jacob David Esther, Queen of Persia
Moses Solomon Simon bar Koshiba
Joshua Jeremiah Judas Maccabeus
Samuel Hosea Yohanan ben Zaccai
Project Steps
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The Israelites
Hands-On Chapter Project
2. Discuss the Project Plan
Distribute Worksheet 1 to each student and review the
steps on the worksheet with the students.
Read Worksheet 2 to the students and discuss the
graphic organizer with them.
Review bibliographies and read worksheet 3 with the
students.
Discuss ideas for the presentations, such as using
visuals, wearing costumes, using technology to deliver
the presentation, using technology to enhance the
presentation.
3. Discuss Exhibit Assessment
Distribute Worksheet 4 to each student and review the rubric
with the students. In this project, the presentations will be
graded based on the quality of the presentation, the quality
of the research and content, and proper use of sources.
4. Approve Presentation Plans
Briefly meet with each student to monitor his or her
research progress. Provide guidance as necessary.
Step 3: Plan the Presentations
Students will use their completed worksheets to choose the
information to be included in their presentations. They will
develop outlines and notes for their presentations and
rehearse to confirm that presentation time is 3 minutes or
less. Students may practice with a partner to gain feedback
and then revise their presentations as necessary. In order to
improve their performances, encourage students to review the
rubric as they plan.
Step 4: Deliver the Presentations
Students will deliver presentations individually, so time needed
for this step will vary based on the number of students in
each class. Consider making presentation times longer or
shorter based on class size.
Step 5: Wrap Up
Lead a class discussion guided by the Essential Questions for
this chapter. Ask students how the leaders they discovered
through this project changed the world for the better. Write
any key points for students to remember on the board.
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NAME DATE CLASS
Hands-On Chapter Project
Worksheet 1: The Israelites
Project Plan
Directions Think about the steps you will need to take in
order to complete the project. Create a task list for your
research.
My leader is:

Research Task List
1. Review the chapter in your textbook.
2. Conduct research using library resources and the Internet.
3. Take notes in your graphic organizer. Make sure to find
information about your leader on the following topics:
Leader's background
Elements/events causing leader's preparation
Greatest challenges for the leader
Solutions to those challenges
Advice this leader might give to aspiring leaders. (This section
requires students to analyze leaders' lives and values.)
4. Find and organize visuals for your presentation.
5. Choose any props or create a costume in which to deliver your
presentation.
6. Plan your presentation.
7. Practice your presentation. Remember to time your
presentation.
8. Deliver the presentation, either live or previously recorded
version.
9. Complete your Rubric Assessment.
Due Date
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NAME DATE CLASS
Hands-On Chapter Project
Project Plan
Directions Use the following graphic organizer to help you
take notes about your chosen leader.
My leader is:
Leader's Background:
Event(s) causing leader's development:
Greatest challenge(s) as a leader:
Solution(s) to challenges:
Advice this leader might give to aspiring leaders:
Worksheet 2: The Israelites
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NAME DATE CLASS
Hands-On Chapter Project
Worksheet 3: The Israelites
Creating a Bibliography
Name:
Leader:
Directions List all sources, including your textbook, magazines,
newspapers, books, Internet sites, movies, and audio recordings.
For books, include: Author. Title. City of Publication:
Publisher, Copyright year.
Example:
Spielvogel, Jackson J. Discovering Our Past: A History
of the World. Columbus, Ohio: The McGraw-Hill
Companies, 2013.
For Internet sites, include: Author or Organization. Title of
site. Date accessed. URL
Example:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Byzantium: Faith
and Power, 12611557. May 7, 2009. http://www.
metmuseum.org/explore/byzantium_III/index.html
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Hands-On Chapter Project
Worksheet 4: The Israelites
Assessment Rubric
Points Research and Content Presentation
5
Research is extremely thorough
and facts are accurate and in
depth; sources are relevant and
contain quality information;
bibliography lists more than 3
sources and is formatted correctly.
Student makes effective use of the
time allotted.
All required elements are included;
presentation is well organized;
content is clearly and cleverly
presented; visual aids and or
costume(s) are engaging.
Presentation meets, but does not
exceed, time requirements
4
Research is thorough and facts are
accurate with minor depth; at
least 3 sources are cited and all
are formatted correctly. Student
uses class time allotted with
minimal distractions.
All required elements are included;
presentation is well organized and
clear; visual aids are interesting.
Presentation meets time
requirements.
3
Evidence of minor research,
lacking in depth of facts; sources
are relevant; 3 sources are cited
but formatting is inaccurate.
Student makes minimally effective
use of class time allotted.
All required elements are included;
logical organization; most items
relate to the overall topic; visual
aids are interesting and have
some variety. Presentation may
not meet time requirements or
exceeds time limit.
2
Little research was conducted and
project includes few or inaccurate
facts; source material cited is
mostly irrelevant to the topic;
fewer than 3 sources are cited;
documentation for some sources is
missing or incomplete. Student
makes poor use of class time
allotted.
One or two required elements are
missing; shows some
organization; most sections relate
to the topic, but the connections
are not clear. Presentation does
not meet time requirement and/or
exceeds time limit.
1
Little research was conducted;
most facts are inaccurate or
irrelevant to the topic; fewer than
3 sources are cited or citations are
incomplete. Student does not use
class time allotted for research.
Three or more required elements
are missing; not well organized;
purpose of presentation is unclear;
content sections dont relate well
to each other; little or no use of
visuals. Presentation does not
meet time requirement and/or
exceeds time limit.
Self
Assessment
Teacher
Assessment
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