Understanding School Community Relationships Christian Religious Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Class: JSS 1

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Age: 11–12 years

Topic: Relationship in the School Community

Sub-topic: Identifying Key People in School and Factors in Choosing Friends

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify key individuals in the school community, such as the principal, teachers, and friends.
2. Recognize factors that help in choosing friends.

Keywords:

• Principal
• Teachers
• Friends
• Friendship
• School Community

Set Induction:

Start with a discussion about the roles of different people in the school community and why these roles are important. Ask students to name some of their friends and describe what they like about them.

Entry Behaviour:

Students should have a basic understanding of the school’s hierarchy and some experience with making friends.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• School directory or list of staff (if available)
• Chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• Friendship criteria handouts

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students already interact with various individuals in the school environment and have some experience with forming friendships.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Social Interaction
• Decision Making

Learning Materials:

• Chart paper
• Markers
• Handouts on friendship criteria

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

• Chalkboard or whiteboard
• School directory or staff list (if available)
• Handouts

Content

Key Individuals in the School Community:

1. Principal: The head of the school who oversees the administration and management of the school.
2. Teachers: Educators responsible for teaching and guiding students in various subjects.
3. Friends: Classmates and peers who provide support, companionship, and help in the learning process.

Factors in Choosing Friends:

1. Shared Interests: Choosing friends who have similar hobbies or interests.
2. Trustworthiness: Being able to rely on friends to keep confidences and act honestly.
3. Respect: Friends should treat each other with respect and kindness.
4. Supportiveness: Good friends support each other in both good and challenging times.
5. Positive Influence: Friends who encourage good behavior and academic success.

Evaluation:

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. The head of the school is called the ______.
   a. Teacher
   b. Principal
   c. Student
   d. Janitor
2. Teachers are responsible for ______ in various subjects.
   a. Cleaning
   b. Cooking
   c. Teaching
   d. Administering
3. Friends are people who provide ______ and support.
   a. Money
   b. Competition
   c. Companionship
   d. Criticism
4. Choosing friends with ______ interests can be a good idea.
   a. Different
   b. Shared
   c. Opposing
   d. Conflicting
5. A trustworthy friend is someone you can ______ on.
   a. Ignore
   b. Rely
   c. Avoid
   d. Criticize
6. Friends should treat each other with ______.
   a. Disrespect
   b. Kindness
   c. Indifference
   d. Anger
7. Good friends are ______ and help each other.
   a. Selfish
   b. Supportive
   c. Distant
   d. Critical
8. It’s important to choose friends who have a ______ influence on you.
   a. Negative
   b. Positive
   c. Neutral
   d. Indifferent
9. The ______ is responsible for managing the school.
   a. Principal
   b. Teacher
   c. Student
   d. Parent
10. A factor in choosing friends is their ______ towards you.
    a. Disinterest
    b. Trustworthiness
    c. Neglect
    d. Hostility
11. A good friend is someone who shares your ______.
    a. Secrets
    b. Interests
    c. Problems
    d. Arguments
12. Teachers play a role in ______ students in learning.
    a. Ignoring
    b. Guiding
    c. Avoiding
    d. Disciplining
13. Friends should be ______ to each other’s needs.
    a. Ignorant
    b. Supportive
    c. Indifferent
    d. Hostile
14. The principal oversees the ______ of the school.
    a. Sports
    b. Administration
    c. Cleaning
    d. Cooking
15. Choosing friends who encourage ______ behavior is important.
    a. Negative
    b. Positive
    c. Harmful
    d. Disrespectful

Class Activity Discussion:

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Who is the principal of the school?
   Answer: The principal is the head of the school who manages and oversees its operations.
2. What is the role of a teacher?
   Answer: Teachers educate and guide students in various subjects.
3. Why are friends important in school?
   Answer: Friends provide support, companionship, and help with learning.
4. What should you consider when choosing friends?
   Answer: Consider shared interests, trustworthiness, respect, supportiveness, and positive influence.
5. How can you identify a trustworthy friend?
   Answer: A trustworthy friend is someone you can rely on and who keeps your confidences.
6. What does it mean to have a positive influence on friends?
   Answer: It means encouraging good behavior and supporting their success.
7. Why is it important to respect friends?
   Answer: Respect helps maintain healthy and supportive relationships.
8. How can friends support each other?
   Answer: By being there during good and challenging times and offering help and encouragement.
9. What factors contribute to a good friendship?
   Answer: Shared interests, trust, respect, support, and positive influence.
10. What are the roles of different people in the school community?
    Answer: The principal manages the school, teachers educate, and friends provide companionship and support.
11. How do shared interests affect friendships?
    Answer: Shared interests often help form and strengthen friendships.
12. What makes a friend supportive?
    Answer: A supportive friend helps with problems and celebrates successes.
13. How can you be a good friend to others?
    Answer: By being trustworthy, respectful, supportive, and encouraging.
14. Why should you choose friends who have a positive influence?
    Answer: Because they encourage you to make good choices and succeed.
15. What should you do if you have a conflict with a friend?
    Answer: Communicate openly, try to understand each other’s perspective, and work towards a resolution.

Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic, which was Abraham’s Obedience to God’s Call.

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic by discussing key individuals in the school community and the factors in choosing friends.

Step 3:

The teacher allows students to contribute by sharing their experiences and thoughts on friendships, correcting them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Define key people in the school community and discuss friendship criteria.
• Facilitate activities and answer questions.
• Provide feedback and ensure understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify key people in the school.
• Discuss factors that aid in choosing friends.
• Answer questions and participate in discussions.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions: Include 10 short answer questions related to the topic of relationships in the school community.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ answers, provides feedback, and ensures that students understand the importance of key people in the school community and the factors in choosing friends.

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