5th/6th Grade - My Host Control

MOSAIC LAW CURRICULUM GUIDE 2011-2012
Fifth Grade - Kitah Hey & 6 th Grade – Kitah Vav
As students continue their study of Judaism in our school, we feel it is
important to create a warm, supportive, loving, and challenging atmosphere. Our
curriculum seeks to involve our students in living, learning, and celebrating
Judaism. By experiencing Judaism, we hope to foster positive feelings,
encourage a love of Torah and tradition, and impart knowledge that will help
each student build a positive self-image. There are several different subject
areas; each grade builds and expands upon prior knowledge. While there is a
review of previously studied material, there are also new materials, skills, and
concepts that are introduced each year.
GOALS OF THE CLASS:
CONTENT:
Explore G-d and spirituality
Explore Klal Yisrael (Jews around the world)
Develop sense of community through Mitzvot (Distinguish the Mitzvot
between G-d and man and the Mitzvot between man and man), Tzedakah,
and G'milut Chasadim
Study Jewish Holidays
Study Torah
Judaica:
‣ Explore Jews in America, and Jewish immigration (Origins in History)
‣ Begin to trace holidays from Biblical origins
‣ Bible study with emphasis on an introduction to Kings and Prophets, as
well as the book of Vayikra
‣ Continuing study of concepts in Mitzvot
‣ Study of our partnership with G-d
‣ Explore Israel and Our Connections to the Homeland
Hebrew/Prayer:
Study from New Hebrew and Heritage Siddur Program II
Study of Kabbalat Shabbat
Continued participation in the Shabbat Morning Service
Continued learning of the Mincha and Maariv Service
Study of Hebrew as a living language continues with practical, real-life situations
(family, food, transportation, animals, colors, etc.)
TEXTS & RESOURCES:
A Kids Mench Handbook (By Berman House) continuing from page 49
Artzeinu: An Israeli Encounter (By Torah Aurah) continuing from page 37

Rediscovering the Jewish Holidays
Siddur Sim Shalom