Christians as the Salt of the World Christian Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note
Week 8 – Christians as the Salt of the World
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 7 – 9 years
Topic: Christians as the Salt of the World
Sub-topic: Meaning and Importance of Being the Salt of the World
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of “Christians as the salt of the world.”
- Identify the importance of salt in everyday life.
- Describe how Christians can act as the salt of the world.
- Show ways to be a good example in society.
Keywords
- Salt – A substance used to add flavor and preserve food.
- Christian – A follower of Jesus Christ.
- Preserve – To keep something from spoiling.
- Influence – The ability to affect others positively.
Set Induction (Introduction)
The teacher will begin the lesson by showing the pupils a container of salt and asking:
- “What do we use salt for?”
- “What happens to food without salt?”
After receiving responses, the teacher will explain that just as salt is important in food, Christians are important in the world to make it a better place.
Entry Behavior
Pupils are familiar with the use of salt in food and its importance.
Learning Resources and Materials
- A container of salt
- Bible (Matthew 5:13)
- A piece of unsalted food and salted food for tasting
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils have learned about Jesus’ teachings and His role in guiding people. This lesson will help them understand how they should live as followers of Jesus.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Moral values
- Responsibility
Reference Books
- The Holy Bible (Matthew 5:13)
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
- Christian Religious Studies Textbooks for Primary Schools
Instructional Materials
- Bible
- Salt
- Food samples (optional)
Content
1. Meaning of “Christians as the Salt of the World”
Jesus said in Matthew 5:13, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, how can it be made salty again?”
- Salt is used to add taste to food and to preserve it.
- Christians should live in a way that makes the world a better place.
- Just as salt is important in food, Christians should be important in society by doing good.
2. Importance of Salt in Everyday Life
Salt is important because it:
- Gives taste to food – Without salt, food is tasteless.
- Preserves food – Salt helps to prevent food from spoiling.
- Cleans and heals wounds – Salt is used for cleaning wounds and preventing infection.
- Melts ice – In some countries, salt is used to melt ice on roads.
3. How Christians Can Be the Salt of the World
Christians can be like salt by:
- Living a good life – Behaving well and showing love to others.
- Being honest and truthful – Always speaking the truth and doing the right thing.
- Helping others – Showing kindness and helping those in need.
- Sharing the message of Jesus – Telling people about God’s love.
- Being an example – Acting in a way that others want to follow.
Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)
Choose the correct answer from the options given.
- Jesus said Christians are the ______ of the world.
a) Sugar
b) Salt
c) Water
d) Light - Salt makes food ______.
a) Sour
b) Sweet
c) Tasty
d) Cold - Without salt, food can become ______.
a) Delicious
b) Bitter
c) Tasteless
d) Hot - One way Christians can be like salt is by ______ others.
a) Fighting
b) Helping
c) Ignoring
d) Hating - Salt helps to ______ food.
a) Spoil
b) Cook
c) Preserve
d) Remove - Christians should live in a way that makes the world a ______ place.
a) Worse
b) Better
c) Bad
d) Confusing - The Bible verse that talks about Christians as salt is found in ______.
a) Genesis
b) Matthew 5:13
c) Exodus
d) John 10:10 - Being an example to others means setting a good ______.
a) Test
b) Habit
c) Example
d) Trap - Christians should always be ______ to others.
a) Kind
b) Rude
c) Angry
d) Proud - Christians should share the message of ______ with others.
a) Money
b) Jesus
c) Food
d) Clothes
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers)
- What does it mean to be the salt of the world?
- It means that Christians should make the world better by doing good.
- Why did Jesus compare Christians to salt?
- Because salt is important, just like Christians are important in the world.
- How can we be like salt in our school?
- By helping friends, being honest, and obeying teachers.
- What happens if salt loses its taste?
- It becomes useless and is thrown away.
- Can we live without salt?
- No, because salt is needed in food and for health.
- What can we do to be good examples?
- Speak the truth, help others, and be kind.
- Where in the Bible does Jesus talk about salt?
- Matthew 5:13
- How can we help people know about Jesus?
- By telling them about God’s love and doing good deeds.
- Why is honesty important for Christians?
- Because God wants us to always tell the truth.
- How can salt preserve food?
- By preventing it from spoiling.
Presentation Steps
- Teacher revises the previous topic.
- Teacher introduces the new topic.
- Teacher explains the meaning of being the salt of the world.
- Teacher demonstrates how salt adds taste to food.
- Pupils share ways they can be like salt in their community.
- Teacher summarizes the lesson and asks questions.
Assessment (Short Answer Questions)
- What did Jesus mean when He said Christians are the salt of the world?
- List three uses of salt.
- How can Christians make the world a better place?
- In which Bible verse did Jesus say, “You are the salt of the earth”?
- Why should Christians be kind and truthful?
Conclusion
The teacher will explain that just as salt adds taste and preserves food, Christians should make the world better by living good lives and helping others.