God’s Gift of His Son Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: God’s Gift of His Son

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Topic: God’s Gift of His Son
Sub-topic: The Birth of Jesus and Christmas

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Discuss the visit of Angel Gabriel to Mary and Joseph.
2. Narrate the birth of Jesus.
3. Explain why we celebrate Christmas.

Key Words:

• Angel
• Gabriel
• Mary
• Joseph
• Jesus
• Birth
• Christmas

Set Induction:

• Begin with a recorded carol song about the birth of Jesus.
• Show a picture of the Nativity scene.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils have heard about Christmas and may have celebrated it.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Recorded carol song
• Picture of the Nativity scene
• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Ask pupils to share what they know about Christmas.
• Discuss briefly what they do during Christmas celebrations.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Collaboration and communication
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Creativity and imagination

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (Nativity scene picture)
• Bible stories
• Recorded carol song

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25)

Instructional Materials:

• Picture of the Nativity scene
• Bible
• Audio player for the carol song

Content

1. Visit of Angel Gabriel:
   • Angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her she would have a baby named Jesus.
   • Gabriel also appeared to Joseph in a dream to tell him about Jesus.
2. Birth of Jesus:
   • Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem.
   • Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room in the inn.
   • Angels announced Jesus’ birth to shepherds.
3. Purpose of Christmas:
   • Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
   • It is a time to remember God’s love and the gift of His Son.
   • People show love and kindness during Christmas.

Evaluation

1. Angel ______ visited Mary to tell her about Jesus. a) Michael
   b) Gabriel
   c) Raphael
   d) Uriel
2. Jesus was born in a ______. a) Palace
   b) Stable
   c) Temple
   d) Boat
3. We celebrate Christmas to remember the ______ of Jesus. a) Birth
   b) Death
   c) Baptism
   d) Miracle
4. Mary and Joseph traveled to ______. a) Nazareth
   b) Bethlehem
   c) Jericho
   d) Jerusalem
5. Shepherds were told about Jesus’ birth by ______. a) Kings
   b) Angels
   c) Priests
   d) Merchants

Class Activity Discussion

1. Who visited Mary to tell her about Jesus?
   • Angel Gabriel.
2. Where was Jesus born?
   • In a stable in Bethlehem.
3. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
   • They went there for a census.
4. Who announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds?
   • Angels.
5. What do we celebrate on Christmas?
   • The birth of Jesus Christ.
6. Why is Jesus’ birth important?
   • Because Jesus is God’s gift to us.
7. How can we show love during Christmas?
   • By giving and helping others.
8. What did the shepherds do after they heard about Jesus’ birth?
   • They went to see baby Jesus.
9. Why did Angel Gabriel appear to Joseph?
   • To tell him about Mary’s baby and that he should name him Jesus.
10. What does Christmas remind us of?
    • God’s love and the gift of His Son, Jesus.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision

• The teacher revises the previous topic on “God the Giver of Good Things.”

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces “God’s Gift of His Son” by playing a recorded carol song and showing a picture of the Nativity scene.

Step 3: Discussion and Contributions

1. Pupils in small groups dramatize the visit of Angel Gabriel to Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
2. Each group discusses the birth of Jesus Christ.
3. Discuss the purpose of Christmas and how we can celebrate it.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the dramatization and discussion on the visit of Angel Gabriel and the birth of Jesus.
• Help pupils understand the significance of Christmas.
• Encourage pupils to share how they celebrate Christmas.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in group dramatization.
• Share their thoughts in group discussions.
• Discuss ways to celebrate and appreciate Christmas.

Assessment

1. Who told Mary she would have a baby named Jesus?
2. Where was Jesus born?
3. Why do we celebrate Christmas?
4. How did the shepherds know about Jesus’ birth?
5. What should we remember during Christmas?

Conclusion

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

More Useful Links

• God the Creator Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• God’s Goodness Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Recognizing and Appreciating God’s Goodness Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4