| Lesson 1 | Objective 1 |
| Time allocation: | 45 minutes |
| Resources needed: | Story of Nowruz in Zoroastrianism, pictures or illustrations |
| Introduction: | Introduce the concept of Nowruz and explain its importance in Zoroastrianism. |
| Development: | Share the story of Nowruz celebrated in Zoroastrianism, its roots, and history. Encourage questions and discussions. |
| Conclusion: | Recap the key points of the story and its significance in Zoroastrianism. |
| Assessment: | Ask students to draw a picture depicting the story of Nowruz in Zoroastrianism. |
| Lesson 2 | Objective 2 |
| Time allocation: | 60 minutes |
| Resources needed: | Symbols and decorations of Nowruz, craft materials |
| Introduction: | Discuss the symbols and traditions associated with Nowruz in Zoroastrianism. |
| Development: | Engage students in creating traditional Nowruz decorations or crafts. Explain the significance of each symbol. |
| Conclusion: | Display and explain each student's craft, discussing the symbolism behind them. |
| Assessment: | Have students present their craft and explain the symbol they chose. |
| Lesson 3 | Objective 3 |
| Time allocation: | 45 minutes |
| Resources needed: | Discussion prompts, paper, pens |
| Introduction: | Connect the concept of Nowruz to the students' own lives and experiences. |
| Development: | Lead a discussion on how students celebrate special occasions in their lives and draw parallels to Nowruz celebrations. |
| Conclusion: | Reflect on the similarities and differences between Nowruz celebrations and the students' own traditions. |
| Assessment: | Have students write a short paragraph comparing Nowruz celebrations to a celebration in their own culture. |
| Lesson 4 | Objective 4 |
| Time allocation: | 60 minutes |
| Resources needed: | Discussion topics, Zoroastrianism concepts handout |
| Introduction: | Introduce key concepts in Zoroastrianism related to Nowruz. |
| Development: | Discuss the concepts of renewal, light, and harmony in Zoroastrianism and how they relate to Nowruz. |
| Conclusion: | Summarize the main ideas discussed and their significance in Zoroastrian beliefs. |
| Assessment: | Ask students to create a poster illustrating the concepts learned about Zoroastrianism and Nowruz. |