The beautiful and mysterious Yam Kinneret. In seeking a meaningful way to connect with our counterparts in the Kadduri school, our class decided together to learn songs about the Kinneret. With this important focus, our 5th grade students were able to enrich their educational experience in a number of significant substantive topics. Almost without realizing it, each child could immerse him or herself in an area of Jewish learning in a fun and easily comprehensible manner.
Lets take a look at several key examples.
Prior to choosing songs and mastering them, we all felt it necessary to understand where the Kinneret is located. With the help of a large map, all of us soon began to gain the insight of the physical relationship of the Galilee region. Population, demographics, transportation issues, and of course the attraction of being a water supply were all discussed in depth and detail. The attention to these issues also provided the foundation for studying other related topics. Shifting borders, peace prospects, transfers of people from settlements, Moshavim and Kibbutzim finally makes some sense as you intersect your knowledge of the physical aspects of the Galil, the Kinneret and surrounding areas.