Chinese Students Learn About Israel

Summary of Article: In China, 8th grade students in Beijing are preparing for their final exams. One of the subjects is world history. And one of the chapters they must learn is about Israel's wars and how Israel changed after each war. They study Israeli maps, learn how Israel was created, how different armies have attacked Israel, and how the IDF began and progressed to where it is now.

Discussion with Kids:

• Where is China? It takes about half a day to get there from Los Angeles.
• Is there any country that you studied at school this year? What did you learn about them?
• Explain article.
• Why is it good for Israel that Chinese students are learning about it? How does it help Israel feel stronger and less isolated? Why is it good for Chinese students to learn about Israel?
• Is there any country that is particularly interesting to you? Why? (Parents: take opportunity to go on web and spend 5 minutes learning about that country with your child)