Lesson 1: The Story of Passover Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Passover handout, pictures of Moses and Pharaoh Introduction: Introduce the story of Passover and explain its significance in Judaism. Development: Read the story of Passover to the class and discuss key points such as Moses, the plagues, and the Exodus. Conclusion: Recap the story and ask students to share their thoughts and questions. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting a scene from the Passover story.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Passover Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Seder plate, matzah, bitter herbs, charoset Introduction: Show the Seder plate and explain the significance of each item. Development: Discuss the tradition of eating matzah, bitter herbs, and charoset during Passover. Conclusion: Have a mini Seder ceremony with the class, tasting the symbolic foods. Assessment: Ask students to write about their favorite symbol or tradition of Passover.

Lesson 3: Passover in Daily Life Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Passover calendar, pictures of Passover preparations Introduction: Discuss how Passover is celebrated in Jewish homes and communities. Development: Show pictures of Passover preparations and explain their significance. Conclusion: Have students share if there are any special celebrations or traditions in their own families. Assessment: Ask students to create a mini poster showing how they would celebrate Passover.

Lesson 4: Exploring Passover Concepts Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Passover Haggadah, examples of freedom Introduction: Introduce the concept of freedom and its connection to Passover. Development: Read passages from the Haggadah that emphasize freedom and discuss their meanings. Conclusion: Have a class discussion on what freedom means to each student. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph on what freedom means to them.

Lesson 5: Passover Art and Craft Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials, pictures of Passover symbols Introduction: Explain that art can be a way to express traditions and stories. Development: Have students create Passover-themed crafts such as Seder plates or Matzah covers. Conclusion: Allow students to share their creations with the class and explain their choices. Assessment: Assess students based on creativity, effort, and connection to Passover themes.

Lesson 6: Passover Cooking Activity Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Recipe for matzah ball soup, cooking ingredients Introduction: Introduce the tradition of eating special foods during Passover. Development: Guide students in making matzah ball soup and explain its significance. Conclusion: Enjoy the soup together and discuss the experience of cooking a traditional dish. Assessment: Ask students to write a short reflection on their cooking experience.