Role Models and Stereotypes: Misty Copeland's Story
This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn about Misty Copeland, reflect on her experiences and story, and explore how stereotypes and role models influence career aspirations and decisions.
Appropriate for learners in grades 2-5.
- Women in Judaism / Feminism
- Civic Education
- People
- K - 5
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Camp
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A virtual tour of the Museum of American Jewish History's exhibition highlighting Jews in baseball.
Mayim, our initial example of "Additional" Models, could be placed in a Multi-aged, Project-Based Learning, or Experiential Learning bucket. Mayim is a K-5 learning community in which depth of relationships and depth of learning are intentionally fostered and visible everywhere.
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn, NY. Learners in grades 1-6 are paired. A child in an older grade serves as a mentor for a child in a younger grade. The pairs, Yedidim (friends/buddies) live Jewish life together and share everyday experiences.