Religious Institution Civic Education Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes

Civic Education

Nursery 1 – Second Term Lesson Notes
Week 7: Religion Practice in Nigeria

Topic: Religion Practice in Nigeria

Sub-Topic: Types of Religions and Their Practices

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define religion and explain its importance.
2. Identify the three major religions in Nigeria.
3. Mention the places of worship and holy books of each religion.

Keywords

• Religion
• Worship
• Christianity
• Islam
• Traditional

Set Induction

The teacher begins by asking:

• “Do you know where people go to pray?”
• “What is the name of the book people read when they pray?”

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with places of worship such as churches, mosques, and shrines.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Pictures of a church, mosque, and shrine.
2. Flashcards with the names of holy books.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher explains that religion helps people worship God and live good lives.

Embedded Core Skills

• Social awareness
• Spirituality
• Communication

Content

What Is Religion?

• Religion is a way or method of worship.
• It helps people live good and peaceful lives.

Types of Religion in Nigeria

1. Christianity:
   • Christians worship in the church.
   • Their holy book is called the Holy Bible.
2. Islam:
   • Muslims worship in the mosque.
   • Their holy book is called the Holy Quran.
3. Traditional Religion:
   • Traditional worshippers worship in the shrine.
   • This is the oldest form of religion in Nigeria.

Importance of Religion

1. It teaches people to love and care for one another.
2. It helps to build good morals and discipline.
3. It brings peace to communities.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Display pictures of a church, mosque, and shrine and ask pupils to identify them.
2. Explain the differences between Christianity, Islam, and Traditional Religion.
3. Discuss the importance of religion in daily life.

Learners’ Activities

1. Identify places of worship from pictures shown by the teacher.
2. Name the holy books used by Christians and Muslims.
3. Say where traditional worshippers go to worship.

Assessment

1. What is religion?
2. Name the three major religions in Nigeria.
3. Where do Muslims worship?
4. What is the holy book of Christians?

Evaluation Questions

1. Religion is a _______.
   (a) Mode of worship (b) School activity
2. Christians worship in a _______.
   (a) Church (b) Shrine
3. The holy book of Christians is called the _______.
   (a) Bible (b) Quran
4. Muslims worship in a _______.
   (a) Mosque (b) Stadium
5. The holy book of Muslims is the _______.
   (a) Quran (b) Textbook
6. Traditional worshippers worship in a _______.
   (a) Shrine (b) Church
7. _______ is the oldest form of religion in Nigeria.
   (a) Traditional Religion (b) Christianity
8. Religion helps to bring _______ to communities.
   (a) Peace (b) Trouble
9. Christians and Muslims worship _______.
   (a) God (b) Trees
10. A church is a place of worship for _______.
    (a) Christians (b) Farmers

Conclusion

The teacher emphasizes the importance of respecting all religions and their practices. Pupils are encouraged to practice good behavior and love one another, as taught by their religion.

Home Task: Draw and color a church, mosque, and shrine.

Religion Practice In Nigeria 

Evaluation

Mention any three religions in Nigeria

1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________

CHRISTIAN RELIGION 1st TERM EXAMINATION Primary 1