Lesson 1: Story of Makar Sankranti
Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Makar Sankranti handout, pictures of the festival Introduction: Introduce the concept of Makar Sankranti and explain that it is a Hindu festival celebrated in India. Development: Read the story of Makar Sankranti to the class and discuss its significance. Conclusion: Recap the story and ask students to share their thoughts and questions. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting the story of Makar Sankranti.
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols and Traditions of Makar Sankranti poster, craft materials Introduction: Show the Symbols and Traditions poster and discuss each symbol with the class. Development: Engage students in a hands-on activity where they create a traditional Makar Sankranti kite. Conclusion: Display the kites and discuss the importance of each symbol. Assessment: Evaluate students' understanding by asking them to explain the significance of one symbol.
Lesson 3: Connecting to Daily Life
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Photos of Makar Sankranti celebrations, chart paper, markers Introduction: Have students share any personal experiences related to festivals they celebrate. Development: Show photos of Makar Sankranti celebrations and discuss how the festival connects to daily life in India. Conclusion: Create a class chart comparing Makar Sankranti with a local festival celebrated by students. Assessment: Students will write a short paragraph on how they can incorporate elements of Makar Sankranti into their lives.
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards (e.g., gratitude, harvest, unity), chart paper Introduction: Discuss the key concepts associated with Makar Sankranti. Development: Divide students into groups and assign each group a concept to explore and present to the class. Conclusion: Group presentations and class discussion on how these concepts relate to Makar Sankranti. Assessment: Assess understanding through group presentations and participation in the discussion.
Lesson 5: Makar Sankranti Craft Activity
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials (colored paper, scissors, glue, markers) Introduction: Introduce the class to a simple Makar Sankranti craft activity, such as making paper kites. Development: Guide students through the craft activity, explaining the significance of each step. Conclusion: Display the finished crafts and have students share their creations with the class. Assessment: Evaluate students' craftsmanship and understanding of the craft activity.
Lesson 6: Makar Sankranti Food Tasting
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Makar Sankranti food samples (til ladoo, gajar halwa), napkins Introduction: Introduce students to the traditional foods eaten during Makar Sankranti. Development: Allow students to taste the food samples and discuss their flavors and textures. Conclusion: Discuss the significance of these foods in the festival and how they are made. Assessment: Ask students to write or draw about their favorite food from the tasting session.