Chanukah (Hanukkah) Lesson - KS3 Religious Studies

Topic: Chanukah
Level: Key Stage Three
Unit: Judaism

This is a great end of term lesson for the Autumn term. It focuses on the topic of Chanukah and is designed to fit into a Judaism scheme of work.

Students are expected to have some prior knowledge of Judaism although this can only be a few lessons.

The lesson goes through the history of Chanukah as well as some of the traditions. It then allows students to spend time making Chanukah cards.

Lesson Activities

**Starter: **Guess Who?
Activity One: Watch video and write summary of the story of Chanukah
Activity Two: Pick two things Jews do during Chanukah and explain why they do them
Main Activity: Make Chanukah cards
Plenary: Blooket (link provided)