God as Our Father Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan: God is Our Father

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 6 years
Topic: God is Our Father
Sub-topic: Our Duties as Children of God and God’s Role as Our Father

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Explain what we must do as children of God.
2. Identify things God does for us as His children.
3. Discuss instances where the Bible refers to God as our Father.

Key Words:

• Children of God
• Father
• Responsibilities
• Bible

Set Induction:

• Begin with a short prayer and sing a song that teaches that God is our Father.
• Show a chart with the lyrics of the song.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils have basic knowledge of family structures and parental roles.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Chart with song lyrics
• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss the role of a father and relate it to God being our Father.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Collaboration and communication
• Creativity and imagination
• Leadership and personal development

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (chart with song lyrics)
• Bible stories

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Genesis 9:1-3; Genesis 2:7-16)

Instructional Materials:

• Chart with song lyrics about God as our Father
• Bible

Content

1. Our Duties as Children of God:
   • Obey God’s commandments.
   • Pray and communicate with God regularly.
   • Show love and kindness to others.
2. Things God Does for Us as His Children:
   • Provides for our needs (food, shelter, and clothing).
   • Protects us from harm.
   • Guides and teaches us through His word.
3. Instances Where the Bible Refers to God as Our Father:
   • Genesis 2:7 – God created man.
   • Genesis 9:1-3 – God blessed Noah and his sons.
   • John 1:12 – We become children of God through faith in Jesus.

Evaluation Questions

1. We become children of God through ______ in Jesus. a) work
   b) faith
   c) play
   d) reading
2. God provides for our ______. a) games
   b) needs
   c) wants
   d) hobbies
3. Children of God should ______ His commandments. a) disobey
   b) ignore
   c) obey
   d) forget
4. God is our ______. a) teacher
   b) friend
   c) father
   d) neighbor
5. The Bible calls us children of God in ______. a) Genesis 2:7
   b) Exodus 1:1
   c) Leviticus 2:2
   d) Numbers 3:3

Class Activity Discussion

1. How do we become children of God?
   • Through faith in Jesus Christ.
2. What are some duties of children of God?
   • To obey God’s commandments and show love to others.
3. What does God provide for us?
   • Food, shelter, clothing, and protection.
4. Why is it important to pray?
   • To communicate with God and seek His guidance.
5. What does Genesis 2:7 teach us?
   • That God created man and gave him life.
6. How does God protect us?
   • By keeping us safe from harm.
7. What should we do to show love to others?
   • Be kind, helpful, and caring.
8. Why does the Bible refer to God as our Father?
   • Because He loves us, provides for us, and guides us.
9. What can we learn from Genesis 9:1-3?
   • That God blesses and takes care of His children.
10. How can we obey God’s commandments?
    • By following His teachings and doing what is right.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision

• The teacher revises the previous topic on “God’s Gift of His Son.”

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces “God is Our Father” by singing a song and showing a chart with the lyrics.

Step 3: Discussion and Contributions

1. Pupils in small groups explain what we must do as children of God.
2. Each group lists some things God does for us as His children.
3. Pupils in pairs state instances where the Bible calls us children of God.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the discussion on our duties as children of God.
• Help pupils identify what God does for us.
• Encourage pupils to share their understanding of Bible references.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in small group discussions.
• List things God does for us.
• State Bible instances in pairs.

Assessment

1. What must we do as children of God?
2. List three things God does for us as His children.
3. Mention two Bible verses that refer to God as our Father.
4. Why is it important to obey God’s commandments?
5. How does God show His love for us?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark and provide necessary corrections.

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