Moral Lessons in Jesus’ Teachings Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 6–7 years
Topic: List Some Moral Lessons in Jesus’ Teachings about God
Sub-topic: Identifying key moral lessons like love, kindness, and forgiveness.
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- List some moral lessons taught by Jesus about God.
- Explain the importance of love and kindness in Jesus’ teachings.
- Demonstrate practical ways of showing kindness, love, and forgiveness.
Keywords
Jesus, moral lessons, love, kindness, forgiveness.
Set Induction
The teacher begins the class by asking:
“Can you remember a story about Jesus teaching us how to be kind or love one another?”
Entry Behaviour
Students have basic knowledge of the word “good” and have heard stories about Jesus being kind and loving.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Bible storybooks with pictures of Jesus teaching.
- Flashcards with moral lessons written on them.
- Illustrations of children showing love and kindness.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Students are familiar with simple actions of kindness, such as sharing toys or helping others.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication: Students will share their thoughts about Jesus’ teachings.
- Critical Thinking: Students will identify practical ways to show love and kindness.
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1 CRS.
- Bible stories about Jesus’ teachings.
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards.
- Visual aids showing moral lessons.
- Picture books of Jesus helping others.
Content
Moral Lessons in Jesus’ Teachings about God
- Love Everyone:
Jesus taught us to love everyone, including our friends, family, and even those we do not know. - Be Kind:
Jesus showed kindness by helping others. We should be kind by sharing and caring. - Forgive Others:
Jesus forgave those who wronged Him. We should forgive our friends and family when they make mistakes. - Be Honest:
Jesus always told the truth. He teaches us to always be truthful. - Help Others:
Jesus helped the sick and needy. We should help our friends, parents, and anyone in need.
Examples of Jesus’ Teachings
- Jesus healed the sick to show kindness.
- Jesus forgave the woman caught in adultery, teaching forgiveness.
- Jesus shared food with the hungry, showing love and care.
- Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan to teach kindness.
- Jesus taught us to pray for others, showing love and support.
Evaluation Questions
Fill in the blanks with the correct option (a, b, c, or d):
- Jesus taught us to _______ everyone.
a) Hate b) Love c) Ignore d) Shout - Jesus showed _______ by helping people.
a) Anger b) Kindness c) Sadness d) Fear - We should always speak the _______.
a) Lie b) Truth c) Joke d) Story - Jesus forgave others, teaching us to _______ our friends.
a) Help b) Forgive c) Shout at d) Ignore - The Good Samaritan story teaches us to _______ others.
a) Care for b) Fight with c) Run away from d) Forget about - Jesus healed the sick to show _______.
a) Kindness b) Anger c) Laziness d) Sadness - We should always _______ our teachers and parents.
a) Disobey b) Obey c) Shout at d) Ignore - Jesus thanked God, showing us to always be _______.
a) Grateful b) Sad c) Angry d) Rude - Jesus taught us to be _______ to everyone.
a) Kind b) Mean c) Rude d) Angry - Jesus prayed for others to show _______.
a) Care b) Laziness c) Disobedience d) Sadness - Jesus taught that we should _______ for our mistakes.
a) Run b) Apologize c) Laugh d) Hide - Jesus respected others and showed _______.
a) Patience b) Anger c) Laziness d) Sadness - Jesus taught that love is _______.
a) Important b) Boring c) Useless d) Sad - Jesus cared for the _______ and showed kindness.
a) Hungry b) Rich c) Proud d) Lazy - Jesus always helped people because He was _______.
a) Caring b) Angry c) Sad d) Mean
Class Activity Discussion
15 FAQs with answers to aid understanding:
- Who taught us to love everyone? Jesus.
- Why should we forgive others? Because Jesus forgave us.
- What does being kind mean? Helping and caring for others.
- Why is honesty important? It makes people trust us.
- Can you name a story where Jesus showed love? Feeding the 5,000.
- What does the Good Samaritan story teach? To care for others.
- Why should we obey our parents? Because Jesus obeyed God.
- What should we do when someone makes a mistake? Forgive them.
- Why is it good to be grateful? It shows we appreciate God’s blessings.
- How can we help our friends? By sharing and caring for them.
Presentation Steps
- Revision of the Previous Topic (5 mins):
- Review the last lesson on Jesus’ teachings about kindness.
- Ask students to recall one example of kindness.
- Introduction of New Topic (5 mins):
- State the topic: “Moral Lessons in Jesus’ Teachings about God.”
- Explain the meaning of “moral lessons.”
- Teacher’s Activities (10 mins):
- List the moral lessons.
- Use stories and visuals to explain each lesson.
- Learners’ Activities (10 mins):
- Discuss and share ways they can show kindness and love.
- Role-play scenarios like sharing or forgiving.
Assessment
- What does Jesus teach about love?
- Why should we always forgive others?
- Mention one story where Jesus showed kindness.
- How can we help our parents at home?
- Why is it good to obey our teachers?
Conclusion
- The teacher reviews the moral lessons discussed.
- Praises students for participating.
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