Yalda: Iran's midwinter festival

Creative responses to the uprising in Iran - this session explores Iran’s midwinter festival, a time for family, food and dreaming about the future. Students consider how the current uprising will impact Yalda celebrations this year. There are various options for responses, including the option to hold your own Yalda celebration.

The pack includes a lesson outline, video question sheet, research question sheets, a pictoral guide to the uprising, images to support discussion and reflection and a crib sheet for teachers. The linked website also includes up to date information on Iran’s uprising and possible actions.

Find this resource online here: https://www.we-are-all-mahsa.com/post/yalda-irans-midwinter-festival
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