Lesson 1: Story of Khordad Sal
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Khordad Sal handout, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Introduce Zoroastrianism and mention Khordad Sal as a festival celebrated by followers. Development: Read the story of Khordad Sal to the class, highlighting key events and characters. Conclusion: Discuss the main themes of the story and its significance to Zoroastrians. Assessment: Ask students to draw a scene from the story and explain its importance.
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols and Traditions of Khordad Sal poster, craft materials Introduction: Review the symbols and traditions of Khordad Sal. Development: Students create their own symbol or decoration related to the festival. Conclusion: Share and explain the symbols created by students. Assessment: Assess students based on creativity and understanding of symbols.
Lesson 3: Connecting to Daily Life
Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers Introduction: Discuss how the values of Khordad Sal can be applied in daily life. Development: Ask students to think of ways they can practice kindness and generosity like in the festival. Conclusion: Share and discuss students' ideas on connecting festival values to daily life. Assessment: Evaluate students' understanding through their contributions to the discussion.
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, markers, whiteboard Introduction: Introduce key concepts related to Khordad Sal. Development: Students work in groups to discuss and explain the concepts on the cards. Conclusion: Each group presents their understanding of the concepts to the class. Assessment: Assess groups based on the accuracy and depth of their explanations.
Lesson 5: Interactive Discussion
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Discussion prompts, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Begin with a brief recap of previous lessons on Khordad Sal. Development: Facilitate an open discussion on various aspects of the festival and its significance. Conclusion: Summarize key points discussed and encourage students to ask questions. Assessment: Evaluate students based on their participation and understanding of the topic.
Lesson 6: Creative Expression
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Art supplies, music player Introduction: Discuss how art and music play a role in celebrating Khordad Sal. Development: Students create artwork or music piece inspired by the festival. Conclusion: Allow students to share their creations with the class and explain their inspiration. Assessment: Assess students' creativity and ability to express their ideas through art or music.