Interactive Accessible Digital Activities for Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut

Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut

Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut are two very special days in Israel that come one right after the other, juxtaposing feelings of sadness and remembrance with feelings of joy. This activity explores the transition between the two days, allowing children to better understand the differences and the significance of each day. Interactive elements motivate children to participate in the activity and enhance learning.

You can find the activity “Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut” on the Jigzi website using this link:  Yom Hazikaron

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Ideas for use in the classroom:

Use the activity "Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzamut" to explore:

• The calendar – there are many holidays around this time. Find their places on the calendar, explore the ideas of months and days, the concepts of before/after…
• Feelings – how we can feel sadness and joy so close together
• Preparation for Yom Hazikaron and the difficult feelings that may arise

Let’s Discover Israel!

In this activity students join Gili as she explores Israel, learning about different places around the country. Learn all the facts then test your knowledge with a fun quiz! Players can navigate back and forth throughout the activity making it a great combination of learning new facts and testing your knowledge. The activity includes beautiful graphics and photos for a varied and quality visual experience.

Play on the Jigzi website using this link:  Discover Israel

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Ideas for use in the classroom:

Use the activity "Let’s Discover Israel!" to:

• Explore the map of Israel, find the locations in the activity on a large classroom map, and discuss the various regions of the country and their differences.
• Learn more about a specific place. Have students pick a place they learned about and challenge them to find three more facts and share them with the classroom

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