Lesson 1: Story of Yalda Night
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Yalda Night handout, markers, paper Introduction: Introduce Yalda Night and explain its significance in Zoroastrianism. Development: Read the story of Yalda Night as a class. Discuss the key events and characters. Conclusion: Recap the story and its importance. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture representing the story of Yalda Night.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Yalda Night

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols and Traditions of Yalda Night poster, colored pencils, craft materials Introduction: Display the poster and explain the symbols associated with Yalda Night. Development: Students create their own Yalda Night symbol using craft materials. Conclusion: Share and discuss the symbols created by students. Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph explaining the significance of their symbol.

Lesson 3: Connecting Yalda Night to Daily Life

Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Yalda Night and Daily Life comparison chart, markers, paper Introduction: Discuss how Yalda Night traditions can relate to students' daily lives. Development: In pairs, students fill out the chart comparing Yalda Night to their own traditions. Conclusion: Share and discuss the completed charts as a class. Assessment: Students write a short reflection on what they learned about connecting traditions.

Lesson 4: Exploring Yalda Night Concepts
Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Yalda Night in Zoroastrianism. Development: Students match concept cards to their meanings on the whiteboard. Conclusion: Review the concepts and discuss their significance. Assessment: Quiz students on the meanings of the concepts discussed.

Lesson 5: Yalda Night Crafts
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials, Yalda Night craft ideas Introduction: Show examples of Yalda Night crafts and explain their purpose. Development: Students choose a craft to make and work on it individually or in groups. Conclusion: Display and discuss the completed crafts. Assessment: Evaluate students' craftsmanship and creativity in their chosen craft.

Lesson 6: Yalda Night Celebration
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Yalda Night celebration planning sheet, markers, paper Introduction: Brainstorm ideas for a Yalda Night celebration. Development: In groups, students plan out the details of their celebration. Conclusion: Groups present their celebration plans to the class. Assessment: Assess groups based on creativity and relevance of their celebration plans.