The Science Centre and the IMAX®TELUS theatre offer you an exclusive educational program to share with your class. Centred around the film Jerusalem, it is designed for elementary (cycle 3) and secondary (cycles 1 and 2) students.
Let your students discover one of the world’s most ancient and enigmatic cities as told through stories from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim families and learn why this small piece of land is considered sacred by three major religions.
With its five thousand years of history, Jerusalem’s appeal and notability still prevail. Offer your students a highly engaging exploration of a fascinating city that offers a unique vantage point on history.
Alongside the film and educational content developed by National Geographic, this program also offers your class a chance to win a virtual meet-up with Montréal-based film producer Daniel Ferguson. Your students can ask him questions about the film and its production challenges.
1. THE FILM JERUSALEM
44 min runtime | 2.99 USD
In association with Cosmic Picture
Once considered the centre of the world, a small spread of land in the Near East has fascinated humankind for thousands of years.
Jerusalem invites you to explore a beloved city and to discover its mosaic of cultures and faiths. Make your way into its most sacred sites and delve into its greatest mysteries as told through stories of its inhabitants.
A unique odyssey and a breathtaking cinematic experience filled with stunning aerial views that take you into the heart of the Old City.
To view this film in class, simply buy a viewing licence through this Vimeo page for only $2.99 USD ($3.80 CAD) and share it on your classroom screen. This viewing licence gives you 48 hours to stream the film, after which you’ll need to buy a new licence.
2. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
EXPLORE JERUSALEM’S PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL GEOGRAPHIES
The program includes five activities relating to the geographic and cultural aspects of the city of Jerusalem.
Each activity comes with:
1. A downloadable PDF activity guide and everything you need to lead the activity.
2. Various resources to support the activities, including for some:
• Exercise sheets
• Image galleries
• Clips from the film
• Supplemental links to other web sites and articles
Links to other web sites and articles are supplied courtesy of National Geographic but are supplementary and not essential to the classroom activities.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1 - duration 1 hr 40 mins: Breaking Down Invisible Walls
> Students draw social boundary maps showing the divisions that exist in their community or school and discuss ways to cross them.
Ressources : video1, video2, video3
ACTIVITY 2 - duration 50 mins : Reasoning with Physical Geography
> Students analyze a variety of maps to create a map of Israel and the Palestinian territories’ physical geography, and reason about Jerusalem’s location.
ACTIVITY 3 - duration 50 mins : Culture and Food and Ritual, Oh My!
> Students plan a menu for a religious ceremony in accordance with food rituals.
Ressources : diagram blank, diagram answers, photos, links
ACTIVITY 4 - duration 2 hr : Gender Roles in Jewish and Muslim Cultures
> Students examine the concepts of gender roles, cultural convergence, and cultural divergence in the context of Jewish and Muslim religious cultures.
Ressources : costas levels, reflective writing, links
ACTIVITY 5 - duration 1 hr 10 mins : Mapping Jerusalem's Old City
> Students learn about and create their own map of Jerusalem’s Old City after watching excerpts from the film Jerusalem.
Ressources : map of Jerusalem checklist, map answer key, photos, links
BONUS - Jerusalem, Fascinating Facts
3. BONUS: MEET THE DIRECTOR DANIEL FERGUSON
ENTER TODAY!
Enter your class for a chance to win an exclusive virtual meet-up with Jerusalem director Daniel Ferguson. Both you and your students can ask him questions about the film and about the challenges faced by the production team. This meet-up will be entirely private and will under no circumstances be broadcast or shared.
Register no later than April 9!