Lyfta Time #18: Leah in Denmark

Teacher notes

**Please note that the film in this lesson is a PG cert.** This mini-lesson can be delivered either from the front of the classroom using a central computer and screen, or for students who have access to their own computers or devices. This lesson introduces Leah, a young Jewish girl from the reformed tradition growing up in Denmark. You could use it to explore themes such as: compassion, family, and intergenerational relationships. **Please note: this film refers to the death of Leah's grandparents. The family visit their headstones one year after the loss of Leah's grandfather. The film also mentions the recent loss of Leah's pet.** **Please note:** If this is your first Lyfta lesson, please see these specially designed introductory lesson plans first, which introduce the Quest Tracker and how Lyfta works: Option 1: '#1 Lyfta Time: Rob in Cornwall' is a 20 minute introduction exploring one storyworld Option 2: ‘How to use Lyfta’ is a 45 minute lesson exploring multiple storyworlds. **Follow-up lessons:** This lesson plan explores Part One of the two-part film, 'The Jewish Violinist'. You could show Part 2 of the film as an extension activity so learners can see Leah's preparation for her Batmitzvah. For a longer follow-up lesson exploring the film and storyworld in more depth, please see the lesson 'Living my Jewish faith: Part 1' available here: https://teacher.lyfta.com/teach/lesson-plans-previews/2644 **Lyfta's lesson plan 'Loss, bereavement and change' supports teachers to sensitively approach this topic and supports PSHE objectives about change and loss, including grief and bereavement. It is available here: https://teacher.lyfta.com/teach/lesson-plans-previews/1812**