Entry into the promise land Christian Religious Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Class: Primary 3

Topic: Entry into the Promise Land

Time: 40 minutes

Week: Week 8

Term: First Term

Previous Knowledge: Students should have a basic understanding of Bible stories and the concept of the Promise Land.

Set Induction: (5 minutes)

• Begin the class by asking the students if they have heard about the Promise Land.
• Share a brief story about a journey to a special place.

Behavioural Objectives: (5 minutes) By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain what the Promise Land is in simple terms.
2. Identify the key characters in the story.
3. Describe the journey to the Promise Land.
4. Discuss the importance of the Promise Land in the Bible.

Embedded Core Skills: (5 minutes)

• Storytelling
• Comprehension
• Critical thinking

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Learning Materials: (5 minutes)

• Bible storybook with the story of the Promise Land
• Visual aids (pictures of the journey)

Reference Books: (5 minutes)

• Primary 3 Christian Religious Studies textbook
• Joshua 1:3 (New International Version): “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.”

Instructional Materials: (5 minutes)

• Pictures depicting the journey to the Promise Land
• Storytelling props (if available)

Content: (5 minutes)

1. Introduction to the concept of the Promise Land.
2. Identification of key characters like Moses and Joshua.
3. Description of the journey from Egypt to the Promise Land.
4. Discussion of the importance of the Promise Land in the Bible.

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Introduction to the Concept of the Promise Land:

• The Promise Land is a special place in the Bible.
• It’s like a wonderful, happy place where good things happen.

Identification of Key Characters like Moses and Joshua:

• Moses and Joshua are like the heroes in this story.
• Moses helped the people start their journey, and Joshua continued it.

Explain How Joshua Succeeded Moses:

• When Moses couldn’t finish the journey, Joshua took over.
• Joshua was a strong leader and helped the people reach the Promise Land.

Description of the Journey from Egypt to the Promise Land:

• The journey was like a big adventure.
• People had to travel a long way and face challenges, but they didn’t give up.

Discussion of the Importance of the Promise Land in the Bible:

• The Promise Land is special because it’s a place full of hope.
• It’s like a place where dreams come true, and it shows us that good things happen when we trust in God.

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Evaluation:

1. The Promise Land is a special place in the __________. a) supermarket b) park c) Bible d) movie
2. In the story, two key characters are __________ and Joshua. a) Mickey Mouse b) Moses c) Spider-Man d) Cinderella
3. When Moses couldn’t finish the journey, __________ took over. a) a magician b) a superhero c) Joshua d) a teacher
4. Joshua helped the people reach the Promise Land because he was a __________ leader. a) weak b) strong c) funny d) sleepy
5. The journey to the Promise Land was like a big __________. a) adventure b) puzzle c) school d) nap
6. People had to travel a long way from __________ to the Promise Land. a) the moon b) Egypt c) a zoo d) the beach
7. The journey had __________ and challenges, but they didn’t give up. a) happiness b) laughter c) ups and downs d) magic
8. The Promise Land is a place full of __________. a) sadness b) magic c) boredom d) hope
9. It’s like a place where __________ come true. a) toys b) dreams c) clouds d) mistakes
10. The story shows us that good things happen when we trust in __________. a) ourselves b) the weather c) God d) superheroes

Presentation: (15 minutes)

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Explain that the Promise Land is a special place in the Bible.
• Share a simple story about people on a journey.

Step 2: Key Characters (5 minutes)

• Introduce the characters in the story, such as Moses and Joshua.
• Explain their roles in the journey.

Step 3: The Journey (5 minutes)

• Describe the journey from leaving Egypt to reaching the Promise Land.
• Use visual aids to help students understand the journey.

Step 4: Importance (5 minutes)

• Discuss why the Promise Land is important in the Bible.
• Mention its significance in the lives of the people.

Step 5: Discussion (5 minutes)

• Ask students to share what they’ve learned about the Promise Land.
• Encourage questions and answers to ensure understanding.

Teacher’s Activities: (5 minutes)

• Introduce the topic and characters.
• Describe the journey using visuals.
• Explain the importance of the Promise Land.

Learners’ Activities: (5 minutes)

• Listen to the story and descriptions.
• Ask questions and participate actively.

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Evaluation Questions: (5 minutes)

1. The topic of today’s lesson is “Entry into the __________.” a) park b) ocean c) Promise Land d) classroom
2. In the Bible, the Promise Land is a special __________. a) story b) place c) game d) song
3. Key characters in the story include __________ and Joshua. a) Peter b) Moses c) Mary d) David
4. The journey to the Promise Land began with leaving __________. a) a birthday party b) Egypt c) a library d) a playground
5. The importance of the Promise Land is mentioned in the __________. a) dictionary b) Bible c) newspaper d) phone book
6. The Promise Land is a place of __________. a) sadness b) promises c) games d) noise
7. The journey from Egypt to the Promise Land was a long and __________ trip. a) quick b) enjoyable c) difficult d) silly
8. The characters Moses and Joshua played important roles in the __________. a) school play b) journey c) music concert d) dance party
9. The Promise Land is a __________ place in the Bible. a) colorful b) special c) noisy d) boring
10. Our lesson today is about a journey to the __________ Land. a) Jungle b) Supermarket c) Promise d) Movie

Conclusion: (5 minutes)

• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Reinforce the idea that the Promise Land is a special place in the Bible.