As mentioned at Back to School Night, this year will be a transitionary year for our Grade 7 cohort. They will be learning the same curriculum as the current Grade 8 class in preparation for a change in the Grade 8 curriculum next year (i.e. a course about Israeli history). Although assessments and projects may vary, the core content that is analyzed will be the same. This week we will dive into the origins of antisemitism. We will discuss prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination.
The link below can be used to access the Google Slides Presentation that we will be using in class to take notes/participate in activities. Students should bookmark this page on their devices for ease of access. Please note that this document is a living tool, which will be changed and updated regularly.
Grade 7 JS Antisemitism/Holocaust Slideshow Presentation
Check out this article from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that discusses various spellings of the term antisemitism. The article discusses the implications of the term anti-semitism vs. antisemitism and the origins of its meaning.
https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/antisemitism/spelling-antisemitism