Escape the Room
Brief
The goal of this program is to help campers with the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel, including the values it embodies.
Equipment
The escape room kit, erasable markers, computer and screen (optional)
Activity length: 60-75 minutes
Follow the sequence in the materials
Age Groups
Middle School, High School, Staff
Topics
Community, Politics, Zionism
Adaptable for Shabbat
Since the core of the program includes the use of erasable markers and an optional video, it is not adaptable for Shabbat.
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Goals & Overview
Campers will become familiar with the history of Israel’s Declaration of Independence.
Campers will become familiar with the content of Israel’s Declaration of Independence, including the values it embodies.
Thought Questions / שאלות למחשבה
What do you think of the Declaration of Independence?
Is the document sufficient to be a governing document for the state, like the constitution of the United States?
For the facilitator: Read the facilitator materials in the program PDF download.
Program: Follow the sequence in the program PDF download using the resources PDF download.
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