A PDF download of a full lesson plan on the Jewish festival of Tu B'Shvat, for KS2.
KS2
Years 4-6
Tu Bishvat (or Tu B’Shvat) is an annual Jewish festival held this year on 16 January. Originally a minor celebration, it has recently grown in importance within the Jewish community.
In this lesson pupils will investigate what happens during the festival and a key story that underpins it. From this they will consider the concept of ‘tikkun olam’ and how Jewish people try to mend the world.
The learning here will enable pupils to reflect on how a particular religious community views the natural world and our relationship with it.
What they’ll learn
- To identify three ways in which Jewish people might celebrate Tu B’Shvat
- Understand how following the idea of ‘tikkun olam’ can make a real difference to how a Jewish person might live
- Reflect on why the festival of Tu B’Shvat might be becoming more important for Jewish people
Adam Robertson was a primary teacher for 14 years and now works as an Adviser for RE Today which supports NATRE, the professional association for RE teachers. Follow Adam on Twitter @Ad_Robertson
