The Story of Prophet Nuh (AS) Allah’s Message and Building the Ark Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Detailed Lesson Plan for Islamic Religious Studies – Primary 2 First Term, Week 9

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Topic: Brief History of Prophet Nuh (AS)
Sub-topic: Life History, Endurance, Lessons
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Narrate the life history of Prophet Nuh (AS).
2. Examine Prophet Nuh’s quality of endurance.
3. Discuss the results of his obedience and the disobedience of his son and people.

Keywords: Prophet Nuh, Endurance, Obedience, Disobedience

Set Induction:
The teacher will start the lesson with a question: “Have you heard about the Prophet Nuh (AS)?” and ask pupils what they know about him.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have some familiarity with stories of Prophets from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Story books about Prophet Nuh (AS)
• Visual aids (pictures or diagrams depicting Prophet Nuh and the Ark)
• Worksheets for discussion

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to previous discussions about Prophet Adam and other Prophets, discussing the concept of obedience and disobedience.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Storytelling
• Moral reasoning

Learning Materials:

• Story books
• Visual aids
• Worksheets

Reference Books:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Story books
• Visual aids (pictures or diagrams)

Content:

1. Life History of Prophet Nuh (AS)
   • Birth and upbringing of Prophet Nuh.
   • His role as a messenger and Prophet to his people.
   • The construction of the Ark (Ship).
2. Quality of Endurance
   • Prophet Nuh’s patience and perseverance in calling his people to Allah.
   • Endurance during the flood and the years of preaching.
3. Results of Obedience and Disobedience
   • The acceptance of Prophet Nuh’s message by a few believers.
   • The disobedience of his son and many others, leading to their punishment.

Discussion Points:

1. Life History of Prophet Nuh (AS)
   • How did Prophet Nuh become a Prophet?
   • What was the mission of Prophet Nuh to his people?
   • Why did Allah command Prophet Nuh to build the Ark?
2. Quality of Endurance
   • What challenges did Prophet Nuh face while calling his people to Allah?
   • How did Prophet Nuh show patience and endurance during difficult times?
3. Results of Obedience and Disobedience
   • Why did some people believe in Prophet Nuh’s message?
   • What happened to those who disobeyed Prophet Nuh and Allah?

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher introduces the story of Prophet Nuh (AS) by narrating his life history and upbringing.

Step 2:
The teacher discusses Prophet Nuh’s endurance and perseverance in calling his people to Allah’s path.

Step 3:
The teacher explores the consequences of obedience and disobedience through Prophet Nuh’s story, emphasizing lessons learned.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Narrating the story of Prophet Nuh (AS)
• Facilitating discussions on endurance and obedience
• Encouraging pupils to reflect on the lessons from Prophet Nuh’s life

Learners’ Activities:

• Listening to the teacher’s narration
• Participating in discussions about Prophet Nuh’s endurance and lessons
• Reflecting on their understanding of obedience and disobedience

Evaluation

1. Prophet Nuh (AS) was chosen by __________ to guide his people. a) Allah (SWT) b) Prophet Muhammad c) An angel d) A king
2. How many years did Prophet Nuh (AS) preach to his people? a) 100 years b) 500 years c) Over 900 years d) 50 years
3. What did the people in Prophet Nuh’s time start to practice? a) Idol worship b) Prayer c) Fasting d) Reading books
4. What did the people believe about the idols they made? a) They had magical powers b) They were just decorations c) They were reminders of good people d) They were evil
5. How did Prophet Nuh (AS) try to guide his people? a) By building a big house b) By giving them gifts c) By being patient and speaking to them d) By staying silent
6. Who believed in Prophet Nuh’s message? a) Only the rich and powerful b) Only the weak and poor c) Everyone in the community d) No one believed him
7. When Prophet Nuh (AS) asked Allah to destroy the non-believers, what did Allah agree to do? a) Send a big flood b) Send a storm c) Send an earthquake d) Nothing
8. How did Prophet Nuh (AS) show the non-believers that he was serious about the flood? a) By building a big castle b) By building an ark c) By climbing a mountain d) By writing a letter
9. How many people and animals entered the ark with Prophet Nuh (AS)? a) 50 b) 100 c) Approximately 80 d) 10
10. What happened to the non-believers who didn’t enter the ark? a) They were safe on the mountains b) They were protected by Allah c) They were swept away by the flood d) They stayed in their homes
11. Who didn’t enter the ark, including one of Prophet Nuh’s (AS) family members? a) His wife and one of his sons b) All of his family members c) Only his wife d) His parents
12. What did Prophet Nuh (AS) say to his son who didn’t enter the ark? a) “You will be safe on the mountain.” b) “Only Allah can save you today.” c) “I will come back for you.” d) “Stay with the non-believers.”
13. After the flood, what was Prophet Nuh’s (AS) last advice to his son? a) “Build a new home.” b) “Worship Allah (SWT) alone.” c) “Travel to a different land.” d) “Forget the past.”
14. How did Prophet Nuh (AS) feel when the flood was over? a) He was happy and celebrated. b) He was sad and cried for the non-believers. c) He was angry at Allah. d) He didn’t care.
15. What lesson can we learn from Prophet Nuh’s (AS) story? a) The importance of obeying Allah and being patient. b) That it’s okay to worship idols. c) That Prophet Nuh (AS) gave up on his people. d) That the flood was just a story.

Presentation:

Step 1: Begin by asking students if they remember any stories of prophets. Discuss briefly.

Step 2: Introduce the story of Prophet Nuh (AS) as a special story. Show pictures from the story book.

Step 3: Discuss each point in the content, using flashcards and the story book to illustrate the key parts of the story. Encourage students to ask questions and participate.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the topic and engage the students.
• Explain the story with enthusiasm and use visual aids.
• Encourage questions and discussions.

Learners Activities:

• Listen attentively to the story.
• Ask questions and participate in discussions.
• Learn from the story and illustrations.

Assessment:

• Ask students to retell the story in their own words.
• Show pictures from the story and have students identify key parts.
• Have a brief discussion on the importance of patience and obedience.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. Who was the prophet in today’s story?
2. What was the people’s practice in Prophet Nuh’s time?
3. How long did Prophet Nuh (AS) preach to his people?
4. Who believed in Prophet Nuh’s message?
5. What did Allah command Prophet Nuh to build?
6. How did the non-believers react to Prophet Nuh’s message?
7. What happened when the flood began?
8. How many people and animals entered the Ark?
9. What was the fate of the non-believers who didn’t enter?
10. What was Prophet Nuh’s advice to his son?

Answers:

1. The prophet in today’s story was Prophet Nuh (AS).
2. In Prophet Nuh’s time, people practiced idol worship.
3. Prophet Nuh (AS) preached to his people for over 900 years.
4. The weak and poor people, including the laborers, believed in Prophet Nuh’s message.
5. Allah commanded Prophet Nuh to build an Ark.
6. The non-believers reacted to Prophet Nuh’s message with disbelief, mockery, and bargaining.
7. When the flood began, water rained heavily over the residents.
8. Approximately 80 people and animals entered the Ark.
9. The fate of the non-believers who didn’t enter the Ark was that they were swept away by the flood.
10. Prophet Nuh’s advice to his son was to worship Allah alone

Conclusion: Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of patience, obedience to Allah, and the significance of the story of Prophet Nuh (AS).

Assignment: Ask students to draw a picture or write a short paragraph about what they’ve learned from the story of Prophet Nuh (AS).

Class Activity: Engage the students in a group discussion where they can share their understanding of the story and its lessons