Things Created by God Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Title: Things Created by God
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 5 years
Topic: Things Created by God
Sub-topic: God’s Wonderful Creation
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify various things created by God.
- Describe the beauty of God’s creation.
- Express gratitude for the things God has created.
Keywords: Creation, God, nature, animals, plants, gratitude
Set Induction:
The teacher will start by showing a picture of a beautiful nature scene and asking the pupils what they see. The teacher will then explain that all these things were created by God.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with natural elements like plants, animals, and the sky.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of nature (trees, animals, mountains, rivers)
- Bible storybook
- Flashcards with key words
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Ask pupils about their favorite places in nature or animals they like. Discuss how these are all part of God’s creation.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening skills
- Speaking skills
- Appreciation of nature
Learning Materials:
- Pictures
- Storybook
- Flashcards
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
- Children’s Bible storybooks
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of nature scenes
- Bible
Content:
- God Created the World
- In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
- God made the sun, moon, and stars.
- Nature and Animals
- God created plants, trees, and flowers.
- God made animals, birds, and fish.
- Humans
- God created people to take care of His creation.
- Adam and Eve were the first humans.
- Gratitude for God’s Creation
- We should thank God for the beautiful world.
- We can take care of nature as a way to show gratitude.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- God created the ____ and the earth.
- a) sun
- b) stars
- c) heavens
- d) moon
- God made the sun, moon, and ____.
- a) trees
- b) stars
- c) rivers
- d) animals
- God created plants, trees, and ____.
- a) mountains
- b) houses
- c) flowers
- d) cars
- God made animals, birds, and ____.
- a) fish
- b) toys
- c) buildings
- d) roads
- God created ____ to take care of His creation.
- a) angels
- b) animals
- c) humans
- d) robots
- The first humans were Adam and ____.
- a) Sarah
- b) Mary
- c) Rebekah
- d) Eve
- We should thank God for the ____ world.
- a) beautiful
- b) small
- c) busy
- d) noisy
- We can take care of ____ to show gratitude.
- a) toys
- b) nature
- c) books
- d) food
- God created the heavens and the ____.
- a) buildings
- b) animals
- c) cars
- d) earth
- God made the sun, moon, and ____.
- a) stars
- b) trees
- c) rivers
- d) birds
Class Activity Discussion :
- Who created the world?
- God created the world.
- What did God create in the beginning?
- God created the heavens and the earth.
- What are some things God created in nature?
- God created the sun, moon, stars, plants, trees, and flowers.
- What are some animals God created?
- God created animals, birds, and fish.
- Who were the first humans?
- The first humans were Adam and Eve.
- Why did God create humans?
- God created humans to take care of His creation.
- How can we show gratitude for God’s creation?
- We can show gratitude by taking care of nature.
- Why should we thank God for the world?
- Because it is beautiful and we get to enjoy it.
- What can we do to take care of nature?
- We can plant trees, keep our environment clean, and protect animals.
- What did God make in the sky?
- God made the sun, moon, and stars.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “The Birth of Esau and Jacob.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing a picture of a beautiful nature scene and explaining that God created all these things.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on what they see in nature and why it is beautiful.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures and tell the story of God’s creation.
- Ask questions to engage pupils.
- Guide pupils in answering questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the story.
- Answer questions.
- Share their ideas about nature and creation.
Assessment:
- Ask pupils to identify various things created by God.
- Have pupils describe the beauty of God’s creation.
- Let pupils express gratitude for the things God has created.
Evaluation Questions:
- Who created the world?
- What did God create in the beginning?
- Name two things God created in nature.
- Name two animals God created.
- Who were the first humans?
- Why did God create humans?
- How can we show gratitude for God’s creation?
- Why should we thank God for the world?
- What can we do to take care of nature?
- What did God make in the sky?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher also summarizes the lesson and emphasizes that God’s creation is beautiful and we should be grateful for it.
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