Enduring Understanding #1:
Anniversaries are a time for reflection and celebration.

Enduring Understanding #2:
Jews are religiously, emotionally and intellectually connected to Israel through both its ancient and its modern components.

As the celebration of Israel’s sixtieth anniversary approaches, you should be thinking about how you will integrate this celebration into your classroom experiences.  There are many resources you can use. Before you decide what resources to use, think about the following questions.
Your answers can help you select appropriate resources.

1. What had your students learned before this year about Israel?
2. What do you want your students to internalize about Israel?
3. What is it they might learn about Israel that may impact how they live their lives?
4. How will you know whether your students have learned what you hoped they would?

Below are some resources for celebrating Israel@60.