About This Lesson
Bring the Festival of Lights to life in your classroom with this engaging Let’s Celebrate Hanukkah Lesson Pack for Grades 6–8! Designed to build reading comprehension, cultural understanding, and research skills, this resource helps students explore the traditions, history, and meaning of Hanukkah in an interactive and age-appropriate way.
📄 Hanukkah Fact File & Questions
Immerse your learners in the story and traditions of Hanukkah with a beautifully illustrated fact file and comprehension questions. Students will strengthen their reading and literacy skills as they analyze key ideas and vocabulary. Includes an answer key for easy grading — a true classroom time saver!
🔯 Hanukkah True or False Activity Sheet
Make learning fun with this quick and colorful activity! Featuring engaging illustrations like the Star of David and a dreidel, this sheet challenges students’ knowledge through five true or false questions — perfect for bell ringers, exit tickets, or a holiday review.
💻 Celebrating Hanukkah Digital Presentation
Guide students through an interactive exploration of Hanukkah with this ready-to-use PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. Ideal for classroom discussions, it covers the origins, customs, and significance of the holiday with accessible visuals and facts for middle school learners.
🕯️ Hanukkah Research Project
Encourage inquiry and critical thinking with this independent research activity. Students will explore historical facts, traditions, and modern celebrations, then write an informative paragraph based on their findings. A great addition to ELA, history, or social studies lessons.
Bring the warmth and meaning of Hanukkah into your classroom this season with this comprehensive, ready-to-use lesson pack — perfect for celebrating diversity and building cultural awareness.
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