We Are Children of One Father Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Topic: We Are Children of One Father
Sub-topic: Unity and Peace Amongst God’s Children
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

Explain how we are all children of one Father, the Creator of us all.
Describe the right attitude we should have toward one another as members of one family.
Discuss the importance of living in peace with one another, regardless of our religion.

Keywords:

One Father
Creator
Family
Peace
Unity

Set Induction:

Start by asking pupils who created all people and all things. Discuss how, although we have different parents and families, we all share one Creator, who is God.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are aware that they belong to different families but may not fully understand the concept of being children of the same God.

Learning Resources and Materials:

Bible
Pictures of people from different backgrounds living peacefully
Simple drawings of a globe representing all of humanity

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review the previous lesson on being children of God and discuss how being children of one Father unites us all as one family.

Embedded Core Skills:

Emotional intelligence
Social awareness
Conflict resolution

Learning Materials:

Visual aids (pictures showing unity and peace)
Bible verses (e.g., Malachi 2:10)

Reference Books:

Lagos State Scheme of Work
The Bible

Instructional Materials:

Bible
Visuals (illustrations of people from different cultures and religions living in harmony)

Content:

How We Are All Children of One Father:
- God as the Creator: God created all people, making us all His children (Malachi 2:10).
- Shared Humanity: Regardless of our backgrounds, we all share the same Creator, making us one family under God.
- Universal Brotherhood: This concept emphasizes that all humans are brothers and sisters, united by our common Father, God.
The Right Attitude Toward One Another:
- Respect and Love: As members of one family, we should treat each other with respect and love.
- Tolerance: We should be tolerant of each other’s differences, understanding that we are all God’s children.
- Helping One Another: We should be willing to help each other, just as family members support one another.
Importance of Living in Peace:
- Harmony in Diversity: Living in peace means embracing our differences while recognizing our shared humanity.
- Respecting Other Religions: Regardless of our religious beliefs, we should respect and live peacefully with one another.
- Promoting Unity: Peaceful living promotes unity, which is essential for a strong and harmonious community.

Evaluation Questions:

God is the ____ of us all. (a) enemy (b) Creator (c) destroyer (Correct Answer: b)
We are all ____ of one Father. (a) children (b) enemies (c) strangers (Correct Answer: a)
Living in ____ is important for unity. (a) peace (b) chaos (c) anger (Correct Answer: a)
We should treat each other with ____ and love. (a) hate (b) respect (c) fear (Correct Answer: b)
As God’s children, we should ____ each other’s differences. (a) ignore (b) celebrate (c) fight (Correct Answer: b)
God created all people, making us ____ family. (a) one (b) different (c) distant (Correct Answer: a)
We should ____ those who are different from us. (a) dislike (b) respect (c) hate (Correct Answer: b)
Helping one another is a sign of ____ in the family of God. (a) weakness (b) strength (c) love (Correct Answer: c)
Living in peace with one another helps to promote ____. (a) war (b) unity (c) division (Correct Answer: b)
Respecting other religions is part of living in ____. (a) fear (b) hatred (c) peace (Correct Answer: c)

Class Activity Discussion :

Who created all people?
- God created all people, making us all His children.
What does it mean to be children of one Father?
- It means that we are all part of God’s family, regardless of our backgrounds.
Why should we respect and love one another?
- Because we are all God’s children and part of the same family.
How should we treat people who are different from us?
- We should treat them with respect and understanding.
What is the importance of living in peace?
- Living in peace promotes unity and harmony in the community.
Why is tolerance important in the family of God?
- Tolerance helps us accept and appreciate each other’s differences.
How does helping one another show our unity as God’s children?
- It shows that we care for each other like members of the same family.
Why should we respect people of other religions?
- Because respecting others promotes peace and harmony.
What can we do to promote unity in our community?
- We can live peacefully, respect others, and help one another.
What does God want us to do as His children?
- God wants us to live in peace and love with one another.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Discuss how we are children of God and what it means to be in Christ).
Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Explaining how we are all children of one Father and the importance of living in peace).
Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share their ideas on how to live peacefully with others).

Teacher’s Activities:

Explain how God is the Creator of all people, making us all His children.
Discuss the right attitude we should have toward one another as members of one family under God.
Guide pupils in understanding the importance of living in peace, regardless of religious differences.

Learners’ Activities:

Participate in the discussion on how we are all children of one Father.
Share their ideas on what the right attitude toward others should be.
Discuss ways to live in peace with people of different religions and backgrounds.

Assessment:

Pupils will be asked to explain how we are all children of one Father.
They will describe the right attitude to have toward others as members of one family.
They will discuss the importance of living in peace with one another.

Evaluation Questions:

How are we all children of one Father?
What should be our attitude toward each other as members of one family?
Why is it important to live in peace with one another?
How does living in peace promote unity?
What can you do to show respect for people of other religions?

Conclusion:

Summarize the lesson by emphasizing that we are all children of one Father, God, and that we should treat each other with love, respect, and tolerance. Living in peace with one another, regardless of our differences, is essential for a harmonious community.

Meta Description:

“Explore how we are all children of one Father and the importance of living in peace and unity, regardless of our differences. This Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies lesson teaches the values of love, respect, and tolerance.”

CLASS: PRIMARY 4 SUBJECT:

BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

NAME:…………………………………………………………

1.) Who created us (a) God (b) Moses (c) Elijah

2.) He spoke to _________ as a man speaks to his friend (a) Elijah (b) Moses (c) Jeremiah

3.) God continues to speak to us ______________ (a) yearly (b) weekly (c) daily

4.) God speaks to us through inner _____ (a) witness (b) prayer (c) revelation

5.) Through inner witness, we are able to know that something is either right or wrong

(a) false (b) true (c) all of the above

6.) Who was the father of Jacob (a) Abraham (b) Esau (c) Isaac

7.) When God spoke to Jacob he _______ (a) Obeyed (b) disobeyed (c) disagreed

8.) How many wives did Jacob have? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 5

9.) God changed the name of Jacob to _____ (a) Joseph (b) Joshua (c) Israel

10.) What type of attitude are we expected to show when God speaks to us

(a) good attitude (b) bad attitude (c) non challant attitude

11.) As members of God’s family we worship, _____ (a) idol (b) God (c) satan

12.) We can ask for things from God through _______ (a) Abraham (b) Isaac (c) Jesus Christ

13.) God is our father (a) yes (b) no (c) false

14.) We show love to our brothers and sisters (a) false (b) true (c) all of the above

15.) How many times did God call Samuel (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4

16.) Who instructed Samuel to say Lord speaks for thy servant hears

(a) Eli (b) David (c) Jeremiah

17.) _________ is made to guide the conduct of people in a society (a) belief (b) law (c) culture

18.) Who was called the father of faith (a) Abraham (b) Jesus Christ (c) Enoch

19.) Who was the father of Jesus? (a) Matthew (b) Joseph (c) Jeremiah

20.) Who received ten commandments (a) Moses (b) Joshua (c) Aaron

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Section B:

Instruction: Attempt all the questions

1.) Mention four ways God speak to us

(a) ______________________________