God wants us to work Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Christian Religious Studies – Primary 5

Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 10 years
Topic: God Wants Us to Work
Sub-topic: Understanding the Importance of Work
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define what work is.
2. Mention different types of work.
3. Explain why people should work.

Keywords

• Work
• Types of Work
• Purpose
• Responsibility

Set Induction

Start by asking pupils about their daily tasks at home or school. Discuss how these tasks are important and how they contribute to their well-being and the well-being of others.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have some understanding of chores and tasks but may not fully grasp the concept of work as a broader responsibility.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Genesis 2:15, Proverbs 14:23)
• Pictures or illustrations of different types of work (e.g., farming, teaching, construction)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss their own responsibilities at home and school, linking these tasks to the broader concept of work and its importance.

Embedded Core Skills

• Responsibility
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Reflection

Learning Materials

• Visual aids showing various types of work and their impact

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Genesis 2:15, Proverbs 14:23)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Genesis 2:15, Proverbs 14:23)
• Illustrations of work

Content

1. What Work Is:
   • Work is any activity or task that requires effort and is done to achieve a specific purpose or goal.
   • It includes both paid and unpaid activities.
2. Different Types of Work:
   • Physical Work: Tasks that involve physical effort (e.g., farming, construction).
   • Mental Work: Tasks that involve thinking and planning (e.g., teaching, office work).
   • Voluntary Work: Tasks done without payment to help others (e.g., volunteering at a charity).
   • Household Work: Daily chores and responsibilities at home (e.g., cleaning, cooking).
3. Why People Should Work:
   • Purpose: Work gives a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
   • Self-Sufficiency: Enables individuals to support themselves and their families.
   • Contribution: Helps improve the community and society by providing necessary services and goods.
   • Growth: Offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Work is any activity or task that requires ______ and is done to achieve a specific goal.
   a) Money
   b) Effort
   c) Rest
   d) Time
2. Physical work involves tasks that require ______ effort.
   a) Mental
   b) Financial
   c) Emotional
   d) Physical
3. One example of voluntary work is ______ at a charity.
   a) Working
   b) Playing
   c) Sleeping
   d) Shopping
4. Work provides a sense of ______ and accomplishment.
   a) Boredom
   b) Anger
   c) Purpose
   d) Confusion
5. Household work includes tasks like ______ and cooking.
   a) Traveling
   b) Reading
   c) Cleaning
   d) Watching TV

FAQs with Answers

1. What is work?
   Work is any activity or task that requires effort to achieve a specific goal.
2. What are some types of work?
   Types of work include physical work, mental work, voluntary work, and household work.
3. Why should people work?
   People should work to gain a sense of purpose, support themselves and their families, contribute to the community, and grow personally and professionally.
4. How does work contribute to society?
   Work helps provide necessary services and goods, which improves the community and society as a whole.
5. Can you give an example of mental work?
   Teaching or office work that involves planning and decision-making is an example of mental work.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
Review the importance of God’s provision and how work is part of using those provisions responsibly.

Step 2: Introducing the new topic
Discuss the concept of work, different types, and its importance in fulfilling responsibilities and achieving goals.

Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute
Encourage pupils to share their own experiences of tasks or chores and how they feel about them.

Teacher’s Activities

• Read and explain Genesis 2:15 and Proverbs 14:23.
• Show illustrations of different types of work.
• Discuss why work is important and how it benefits individuals and society.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the Bible passages and explanations.
• Participate in discussions about different types of work and their importance.
• Reflect on their own responsibilities and how they contribute to their lives.

Assessment

1. Define what work is.
2. Mention two types of work.
3. Explain why it is important for people to work.

Evaluation Questions

1. What does the Bible say about work in Genesis 2:15?
2. Name three types of work.
3. Why is work important for individuals?
4. How does work contribute to the community?
5. What is an example of household work?

Conclusion

Summarize the lesson by reinforcing the concept of work, its types, and its importance. Encourage pupils to view their responsibilities and tasks as valuable contributions to their personal growth and community well-being.

Homework: Ask students to write a short paragraph about what they want to be when they grow up and why they chose that profession.

Assignment Questions:

1. Why does God want us to work? a) To play games b) To earn a living and provide for our needs c) To watch TV d) To rest
2. What does provision mean in the context of work? a) Providing food only b) Providing clothing only c) Providing for ourselves and our families d) Providing shelter only
3. How can we be good citizens according to God’s plan? a) By not listening to our teachers b) By avoiding homework c) By being diligent in school, listening to our teachers, and doing homework d) By not going to school
4. What does your work contribute to in your community? a) Confusion b) Progress c) Ignorance d) Isolation
5. Why should we work hard? a) To make others feel bad b) To earn respect and have a better life c) To avoid work d) To be lazy
6. We work to earn a __________. a) living b) vacation c) book d) television
7. Working helps us meet our basic needs such as __________, clothing, and housing. a) food b) toys c) games d) pets
8. As a teacher, we work to __________ knowledge to others. a) repair b) impart c) sell d) hide
9. One reason to work is to take care of our __________. a) friends b) family c) neighbors d) classmates
10. God wants us to be good __________ of our country. a) workers b) leaders c) citizens d) travelers
11. God asked Adam and Eve to __________ the ground to produce food. a) cook b) till c) read d) swim
12. Working helps us contribute to the __________ of our communities. a) chaos b) growth c) decline d) confusion
13. We work as bricklayers to build __________ for people to live in. a) cars b) houses c) boats d) bikes
14. A person who cures the sick is a __________. a) builder b) teacher c) doctor d) musician
15. To provide for our families, we need to __________. a) work b) play c) sleep d) study
16. Working hard can earn us __________ from others. a) gifts b) time c) respect d) complaints
17. We work to reduce the spread of __________. a) diseases b) happiness c) toys d) food
18. We should work regularly to meet our __________ needs. a) complex b) basic c) colorful d) expensive
19. Imparting knowledge to pupils helps them become good __________. a) citizens b) athletes c) animals d) clouds
20. Different types of work include bricklaying, carpentry, and __________. a) dancing b) cooking c) trading