Yule: Ancient India
The Ramayana while studying U.S. geography and geometric area.
UU Principle Focus
1st Principle: Inherent worth and dignity
Weekly Lessons
Week 1: Introduction to Ancient India
🕯️ Hearth Circle
India is one of the world's oldest civilizations. What wisdom can we learn?
📚 Language Arts
Introduction to Ancient India. The Indus Valley civilization.
📐 Math
Circles: radius, diameter, circumference.
🗺️ U.S. Geography
U.S. Geography: Northeast region.
✏️ Form Drawing
Indian mandala patterns
🧶 Handwork
Begin winter knitting
📖 Story
Ancient civilizations along the Indus River
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Week 2: The Ramayana Begins
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Prince Rama represents dharma—doing what is right even when it's hard.
📚 Language Arts
Begin reading the Ramayana. Prince Rama's noble qualities.
📐 Math
Area of circles. Using pi.
🗺️ U.S. Geography
U.S. Geography: Southeast region.
✏️ Form Drawing
Mandala patterns with complexity
🧶 Handwork
Continue knitting; make ornaments
📖 Story
Birth of Rama and his brothers
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Week 3: Rama and Sita
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Rama and Sita's love story teaches about devotion and loyalty.
📚 Language Arts
Rama wins Sita's hand by stringing the great bow.
📐 Math
Area of triangles.
🗺️ U.S. Geography
U.S. Geography: Midwest region.
✏️ Form Drawing
Rangoli-inspired floor patterns
🧶 Handwork
Begin Yule gifts
📖 Story
Rama wins Sita; the wedding
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Week 4: Exile and the Forest
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Rama accepted exile with grace. How do we handle disappointment with dignity?
📚 Language Arts
Rama's exile and journey into the forest.
📐 Math
Area of parallelograms and trapezoids.
🗺️ U.S. Geography
U.S. Geography: Southwest region.
✏️ Form Drawing
Mehndi (henna) patterns
🧶 Handwork
Continue Yule gifts
📖 Story
The exile begins; life in the forest
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Week 5: Hanuman the Devoted
🕯️ Hearth Circle
Hanuman served Rama with complete devotion. What does it mean to serve others?
📚 Language Arts
Hanuman finding Sita and bringing hope.
📐 Math
Review area formulas. Complex shapes.
🗺️ U.S. Geography
U.S. Geography: West region.
✏️ Form Drawing
Sun and light designs
🧶 Handwork
Finish Yule gifts
📖 Story
Hanuman finds Sita; the message of hope
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Week 6: Light Returns
🕯️ Hearth Circle
At the winter solstice, we celebrate the return of light. How do we bring light to dark times?
📚 Language Arts
Complete Ramayana. Write about triumph of good over evil.
📐 Math
Review all geometry concepts.
🗺️ U.S. Geography
Complete U.S. map. Review all regions.
✏️ Form Drawing
Complete mandala for Yule
🧶 Handwork
Finish all projects; prepare celebration
📖 Story
Rama returns victorious; Diwali
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