Our most recent field trip was to Neot Kedumin, a Biblical Landscape Reserve where you can see how life was way back when. Researchers went through the bible and identified most of the plants mentioned in the Old and New Testaments. These grounds incorporate many of these plants. This is an almond tree. The almond is the first tree to blossom but one of the last to produce a crop. It's a symbol for promise in the Old Testament.
This is a goat. Jarom named him Frank. For one of the activities we herded sheep and goats with our mad teamwork skills.
Our guide talked about how shepherds make good leaders. Just count how many prophets were shepherds before their heydays. With a little direction, these students could be the next great leaders.
For part of our lunch we made our own pitas. We built the fire, made the dough, flattened and cooked the pitas, and even washed the dishes. They sure were tasty. Good work Chef Kelsey.
This is an Archimedes screw. This method of drawing water only takes one person and you don't have to be strong. Seth is using the screw in this picture and he's only 9.
Here's what the inside looks like. Check out Wikipedia for more info.
For our last activity we talked to a Torah scribe. He talked about his job and showed us how to make ink.
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