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Classroom resources to introduce students to Zoroastrian history, language, and traditions.

Zoroastrianism Today: Ethics, Identity, and Practical Living

Students will explore the principles of Zoroastrianism, including ethical living, cultural preservation, and modern applications of Zarathushtra’s teachings. They will analyze the 8 key traits of Zoroastrian living, connect them to contemporary global issues, and reflect on how ethical frameworks guide human behavior. Students will evaluate sources, discuss moral responsibilities, and construct arguments on how Zoroastrian values align with modern human rights and global citizenship.

Subjects: World History, Comparative Religion, Human Rights

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Zoroastrianism — A Discussion with Melvyn Bragg

A scholarly overview of Zoroastrian scripture, theology, and historical development.

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The Zoroastrian Religion

Short documentary introducing Zoroastrian origins, modern communities, and challenges

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What Is Zoroastrianism?

A clear educational overview of Zoroastrian history, beliefs, and global influence. 

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FIRES Oral History Project – Zubin Mory

Personal testimony highlighting Zoroastrian communal life, history, and generational continuity. 

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FIRES Oral History Project – Rohinton & Roshan Rivetna

Oral history interviews documenting migration, identity, and community-building in the Zoroastrian diaspora.

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The Last of the Zoroastrians

Report on the Parsi Zoroastrian community in Mumbai, exploring demographic decline and cultural preservation.

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Zoroastrian New Year

A cultural look at Nowruz celebrations and Zoroastrian festive traditions. 

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Exploring the Diversity of Middle Eastern and North African Cultures Through Children’s Literature

Students will explore the rich diversity of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) cultures through children’s literature. Using stories from Iranian, Parsi, Kurdish, Iraqi, Jewish refugee communities, and more, they will examine cultural traditions, family life, migration experiences, and identity.

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Norouz (Persian New Year) Activity & Cultural Worksheet

A kid-friendly worksheet introducing the traditions of Norouz — including the Sofreh Haft-Seen, Chahar Shanbeh Suri, Sizdah Bedar, and spring renewal — with cut-and-paste activities and a puppet craft to help students explore Iranian culture.

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Persepolis Teaching Resources

Resources for teaching Persepolis and Persepolis 2, the graphic autobiographies by Marjane Satrapi that depict her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution.