God’s Gift of His Son Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Lesson Plan: God’s Gift of His Son
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Topic: God’s Gift of His Son
Sub-topic: The Visit of the Wise Men
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Discuss the visit of the three Wise Men.
- List the gifts presented to Jesus.
- Explain the significance of the gifts.
Key Words:
- Wise Men
- Gifts
- Jesus
- Gold
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
Set Induction:
- Begin with a short video clip or picture showing the visit of the Wise Men.
- Ask pupils if they have received any special gifts and how they felt.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils have heard about Christmas and might have received gifts during celebrations.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible
- Chart showing the Wise Men’s visit
- Short video clip or picture of the Wise Men
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Discuss briefly what pupils know about Christmas and gifts.
- Ask them to share their experiences of receiving gifts.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Collaboration and communication
- Creativity and imagination
Learning Materials:
- Visual aids (chart of the Wise Men’s visit)
- Bible stories
- Short video clip or picture
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Bible (Matthew 2:1-11)
Instructional Materials:
- Chart showing the Wise Men’s visit
- Bible
- Audio-visual equipment for video clip or picture
Content
- Visit of the Three Wise Men:
- The Wise Men, also known as Magi, saw a special star.
- They followed the star to find Jesus.
- They visited King Herod first, then found Jesus in Bethlehem.
- Gifts Presented to Jesus:
- Gold: A symbol of kingship.
- Frankincense: A symbol of deity and worship.
- Myrrh: A symbol of suffering and death.
- Significance of the Gifts:
- Gold: Represents Jesus as King.
- Frankincense: Represents Jesus as God.
- Myrrh: Represents Jesus’ future suffering and death.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- The Wise Men followed a ______ to find Jesus. a) Cloud
b) Star
c) Bird
d) Rainbow - One of the gifts given to Jesus was ______. a) Silver
b) Diamonds
c) Gold
d) Pearls - Frankincense represents Jesus as ______. a) King
b) God
c) Teacher
d) Friend - The Wise Men first visited King ______. a) Solomon
b) David
c) Herod
d) Saul - Myrrh symbolizes Jesus’ ______. a) Birth
b) Baptism
c) Miracles
d) Suffering and death
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who were the Wise Men?
- They were visitors from the East who came to see baby Jesus.
- What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus?
- They followed a special star.
- Where did the Wise Men find Jesus?
- In Bethlehem.
- Why did the Wise Men visit King Herod?
- To ask where the new King (Jesus) was born.
- What gifts did the Wise Men bring for Jesus?
- Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
- What does gold represent?
- Jesus as King.
- What is the significance of frankincense?
- It represents Jesus as God.
- Why did the Wise Men give myrrh to Jesus?
- To symbolize His future suffering and death.
- What is the meaning of the Wise Men’s visit?
- To honor and worship Jesus as the newborn King.
- How do we remember the Wise Men’s visit today?
- By celebrating Christmas and exchanging gifts.
Presentation
Step 1: Revision
- The teacher revises the previous topic on “The Birth of Jesus and Christmas.”
Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
- The teacher introduces “God’s Gift of His Son” by showing a video clip or picture of the Wise Men’s visit.
Step 3: Discussion and Contributions
- Pupils as a class discuss the visit of the Wise Men.
- Pupils in small groups mention the gifts given to Jesus.
- Each group states the significance of the gifts.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide the discussion on the visit of the Wise Men.
- Help pupils list the gifts and their significance.
- Encourage pupils to share their understanding and ask questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in class discussion.
- Share their thoughts in small groups.
- Discuss the significance of the gifts in groups.
Assessment
- Who were the Wise Men?
- What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus?
- Name the gifts given to Jesus by the Wise Men.
- What does gold represent?
- Why is myrrh significant?
Conclusion
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide necessary corrections.