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Lesson Plan
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Synagogue on Praska Street

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about prewar life for the Jewish people by studying Jewish symbols, researching synagogues, and reading testimonies. Students will use the Zagreb Synagogue, which was destroyed during WWII, as a case study. Materials include...
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Article
Other

Menorah Ministries: The Star of David

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Star of David

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed entry on the history, symbolism and current usage of the Star of David. Also has nice illustrations.
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Website
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: King Solomon's Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which explains in detail the famous symbol of Judaism also known as the "Star of David".
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Handout
Other

Jewish Encyclopedia: Magen David

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but informative article on the famous Jewish symbol also known as the "Star of David".
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Star of David

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed entry on the history, symbolism and current usage of the Star of David. Also has nice illustrations.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Menorah With Star of David

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Menorah and Star of David.