Introduce your students to the fascinating lifestyle of the kibbutz, where shared resources, communal jobs, and collective child-rearing have shaped modern Israel. In this lesson, students will explore how kibbutzim contributed to Israel's agricultural growth and community-building, highlighting the importance of collaboration in daily life.
 
This fourteen-page booklet includes a hands-on activity where students design a map of their ideal kibbutz. Using a guided planning page, they will decide on key elements such as children's houses, the types of businesses, and recreational spaces. This activity encourages students to apply their knowledge of the kibbutz movement while enhancing their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
 
Designed for upper elementary students, this resource provides clear explanations, engaging facts, and historical images to bring the kibbutz lifestyle to life. After completing their maps, students can present them to the class or display them on a bulletin board, creating a visual representation of their learning.
 
You may also be interested in the  cartoon images edition of the Kibbutz Booklet & Activity, or get both version for the price of one when you upgrade to the Israel Education Bundle!