Pre-K–Grade 5
Inspired by ancient and culturally diverse flood stories, our Noah’s Ark classroom curriculum focuses on the ways that each of us—including the youngest members of our community—can make a difference. Organized in three parts: storms, arks, and rainbows, this set of lesson plans engages students in storytelling and service-learning as they explore themes of adversity, hope, and resilience. Incorporating storytelling, music-making, and imaginative play, Noah’s Ark educators invite students to bring this timeless story to life. 

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Pre-K–Grade 4
Experience timeless flood stories from cultures all around the world! Told by our dynamic Noah’s Ark Educators, each story invites students to travel through huge storms, create safe shelters, and celebrate new beginnings—in some tales on a large boat, but in others, a walnut shell or a hollowed-out pumpkin. Let your students’ imaginations run wild and become part of the story! 

Registration opens September 15 at 12:00 pm.

Grades 3–5
Explore the whimsical animals aboard Noah’s Ark! Handmade from repurposed everyday objects—including bottle caps, bicycle parts, baseball mitts, mop heads, and rearview mirrors—each Noah’s Ark animal celebrates second chances and offers hope for new beginnings. After learning about these special animals, students will work with a Noah’s Ark educator to create their own stories inspired by found objects.

Registration opens September 15 at 12:00 pm.

Grades 2–5
Tzedakah is the Hebrew word for “justice” and can often be interpreted as “good deeds.” In this lesson, students will explore tzedakah through a multicultural lens by learning how different cultures highlight the ways they help others. Students will then think about the everyday actions they can take to make positive change in their own homes, communities, and the world. 

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Grades 2–12
Use the power of storytelling to make connections across cultures, build strong communities, and carry on traditions from one generation to the next. In this lesson, students are encouraged to connect with loved ones, learn from the experiences of others, and become recorders of their own family and community histories. 

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Pre-K–Grade 12 
Build connections, celebrate differences, and practice active listening with community council! This simple and powerful discussion format can be used in your virtual classroom as a daily reflection, restorative practice, or a way to come together after a shared experience.  

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Pre-K–Grade 12
Get creative and support the helpers and do-gooders in our community by creating and sending cards of kindness! Show your students how they can make a difference by expressing themselves through letter-writing, poetry, and the visual arts. 

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Grades 2–3 
Celebrate the incredible cultural diversity of Los Angeles and explore the universal values of welcoming others, teaching and learning, and caring for the earth and each other. Students gain a greater understanding of cultural traditions by sharing family stories and examining artifacts from around the world—including students’ own family heirlooms. Introduce your class to the idea of tzedakah, the Hebrew word for “justice,” through a special art project that inspires young people to help care for the world we share. 

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Grade 4 
How does culture shape the spaces in which we live? And how does our built environment influence our emotions? Ponder these questions and more while discovering the art and science of architecture at the Skirball. Take a virtual tour of our dynamic indoor and outdoor spaces, learn how the Skirball was designed to be an oasis for all, and give your students an opportunity to act as urban planners as they construct their own community building project. 

Coming soon!
 

Grade 5 
Learn about the experiences of people who have come to the United States from around the world and the resiliency that characterizes each individual’s journey. Students learn of an American Jewish immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century, gain an understanding of the harrowing challenges many migrants to the US have faced—across cultures, time periods, and circumstances—and cultivate an appreciation for all who strengthen the story of our nation. 
 

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Grade 6 
How different are we from people who lived 3,000 years ago? Connect the past, present, and future in this fun archaeological virtual adventure! Students examine and analyze the artifacts of an Iron Age town to develop hypotheses about the history, commerce, religion, and cultural practices of our ancient ancestors. Consider what traces we are leaving behind for future generations as we become the cultural heritage protectors of tomorrow. 

Coming soon!