By: Yael Szlafrock, Grade 8
Last Thursday, Shulamith Middle Division students had the privilege of learning about all different historical eras in a unique way. From a STEM challenge that asked students to build a model based on the post and lintel system used in the Parthenon, to learning the “real Chanukah story,” students were mesmerized by each session and grateful for the knowledge they acquired. Students learned that during the time of Chanukah, Jews had a conundrum because many were assimilating with Hellenistic culture. They also learned about all of the opposition the Jews faced from the moment Ben Gurion declared Israel’s independence.
“I thought “Journey Through Time’ was very educational, and I definitely learned a lot. The activities were incredible,” said Sheera Rockoff of the eighth grade.
Kudos to history teachers, Mrs. Goldberg and Mrs. Avrukin, and to Morah Chana Schwartz for organizing this fun-filled, educational event.
