Jerusalem: A Holy City

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will learn which three religions consider Jerusalem a holy city. They will also learn what cultural landmarks can be found in the city and what cultural symbols each religion uses. This lesson contains strategies for teaching diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Gale Olp Ekiss
Grade Range: 
6-High School
Duration: 
1 class period
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
application/pdf iconJerusalem's Old City map
image/jpeg iconSatellite Image of Mediterranean Area
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
Related Links: 
Map of Israel
Quartering Jerusalem (Aramco Magazine) article 2022
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions
13: How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface