Elementary

How did children play, learn, work and celebrate in days gone by? By exploring artifacts, photographs and stories and engaging in hands-on activities, students learn to distinguish past present and future and compare and contrast their family life, holiday celebrations and school days today with those of children who lived in Cleveland neighborhoods long ago.
Content Standards: SS1, SS2, SS6, SS7; ELA1, ELA2; FA1, FA3, FA5

 

 

Hear the heroic stories of the ancient Jewish people and learn how families celebrate their heritage today. Compare and contrast American holidays and those from other faiths with the special practices of our community. Explore Jewish ceremonial objects, sing songs and create holiday-themed art projects! The focus of the program changes with the season.
Content Standards: SS1, SS2, SS7; ELA1, ELA2; FA1, FA2, FA3, FA4, FA5

 

 

Who were the people who built the city of Cleveland? Where did they come from, how did they get here and where did they settle once they arrived? Learn about the different jobs workers had, the industries they worked in and the products they created as Cleveland grew from a tiny village to a thriving industrial center. Discover how citizens came together to create social service agencies, summer camps, settlement houses, schools and religious institutions.
Content Standards: SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7; ELA2, ELA3, ELA4; FA1, FA3, FA4, FA5

 

 

Discover how immigrant families preserved their cultural heritage and the important role faith and tradition play in Jewish life today. Learn about Jewish holidays, how families celebrate them and make connections between Jewish traditions and those of other religious/ethnic groups. Ancient Jewish rituals and practices are explained and explored through hands-on objects and cultural artifacts, many centuries old.
Content Standards: SS1, SS2, S3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7; ELA1, ELA2, ELA3, ELA4; FA3, FA4, FA5