Religion Practice In Nigeria
Subject :
Social Studies
Term :
First Term
Week:
Week 9
Class :
Primary 4 / Basic 4 / Grade 4 /Year 4
Previous lesson : Pupils have previous knowledge of
that was taught in their previous lesson
Topic :
Religion Practice In Nigeria
Behavioural objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Explain various types of religious practices in Nigeria
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
What are religious practices ?
Religious practices are those things that we do in order to worship , praise , adore , or bless the Supreme Being that we claim that we believe in . This Almighty Being or GOD is called by different names by different religious worshipers .
Religious Practices In Islam
Islamic Religion belief in Allah and prophet
Mohammed as the messenger. They pray five
Times a day and they worship in the mosque.
They give offering and sakat . They fast during the month of Ramadan . They believe in Only one God .
They also believe and respect all other prophets that had come before Prophet Mohammed ( SAW)
Traditional Religious Worshipers
Traditional Religion believe in God Almighty and some other smaller gods . They perform libation and offer sacrifices to appease their gods . They do not have any special book of worship as most of the praises of their gods are done offhand , Idol worshipers worship in the shrine and believes in some objects as their god
Christianity Or Christian Religious Practices in Nigeria
Christians believe in the Supreme Being
Called God and His only begotten son Jesus
Christ. Some Christians fast for forty days and forty nights in support and remembrance of Jesus Christ fasting in the desert for forty days and forty nights without eating before he was tempted by the devil three times They worship in the church on Sunday
And use the Holy Bible to pray.
SIMILARITIES AND ASPECTS OF RELIGION
- They teach us to believe in one God.
- They teach us not to do evil.
- To teach us to be good and to behave well.
- They teach us to love other people as we love ourselves.
- To teach us to fear and Respect God.
- To teach us to be peaceful with our neighbors.
- They teach us to tolerate one another.
- They teach us to respect people in authority.
DIFFERENCES IN RELIGION
1 The various religions have different names for the supreme being that they worship. For example, Christians call him God. Muslims call him Allah. Those who practise African traditional religion call him by different names including Chukwu, Olodumare, Oghene, Abasi. Also they have different names for their various gods and goddesses, such as Olokun, Orisa, Amadioha.
2 They have different places of worship. For instance, the Christians worship in churches, the Muslims worship in mosques, while African traditional worshippers worship in shrines.
3 They use different materials for worship. For example, the Christians use the Bible, the Muslims use stringed beads, and those who worship idols use thing like the blood of animals, cowries and kolanuts.
4 They have different methods of worship. For example, some kneel down to pray. Others bow or stand upright to pray, while some prostrate or lie with their faces on the ground.
5 They have different dress styles. For instance, some wear white garments, some wear coloured garments, some wear special apparel with beads and charm around their bodies, while others wear normal clothes to their various worship centres.
6 Some of them pray to God through different mediators. For example,
Christians pray through Jesus Christ. Those who practise African traditional religions pray through gods and goddesses.
WHY WE MUST TRY TO LISTEN TO OTHERS PEOPLE VIEWS
- To leave peacefully with one another.
- To share ideas and learn from each other’s.
- To be able to take decision together.
- To promote interaction among us
- To promote peace and progress.
- To avoid religious crisis
- To promote national unity and development.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- What is religion?
- Mention three element of religion
- Mention three kinds of religions in Nigeria
- Mention three Different customs
- List three Similarities in religion
- Mention four Ways of cultural preservation
- Mention two religion to be discarded
- Mention three religion to be retained
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
SIMILARITIES AND ASPECTS OF RELIGION
