The Story of Hanukkah

In this three-page worksheet, children will be introduced to the fascinating historical origins of Hanukkah, use their geography skills to label a contemporary map of the Middle East, and read two stanzas of the Ma'oz Tzur, which is recited or sung during the Jewish Festival of Lights. Thoughtful prompts invite them to reflect on what they have learned. Designed for fifth graders and other learners, this seasonal worksheet offers a window into a holiday that has been observed for millennia.