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:

1. Discuss the visit of the three Wise Men.
2. List the gifts presented to Jesus.
3. 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

1. 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.
2. Gifts Presented to Jesus:
   • Gold: A symbol of kingship.
   • Frankincense: A symbol of deity and worship.
   • Myrrh: A symbol of suffering and death.
3. 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

1. The Wise Men followed a ______ to find Jesus. a) Cloud
   b) Star
   c) Bird
   d) Rainbow
2. One of the gifts given to Jesus was ______. a) Silver
   b) Diamonds
   c) Gold
   d) Pearls
3. Frankincense represents Jesus as ______. a) King
   b) God
   c) Teacher
   d) Friend
4. The Wise Men first visited King ______. a) Solomon
   b) David
   c) Herod
   d) Saul
5. Myrrh symbolizes Jesus’ ______. a) Birth
   b) Baptism
   c) Miracles
   d) Suffering and death

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who were the Wise Men?
   • They were visitors from the East who came to see baby Jesus.
2. What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus?
   • They followed a special star.
3. Where did the Wise Men find Jesus?
   • In Bethlehem.
4. Why did the Wise Men visit King Herod?
   • To ask where the new King (Jesus) was born.
5. What gifts did the Wise Men bring for Jesus?
   • Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
6. What does gold represent?
   • Jesus as King.
7. What is the significance of frankincense?
   • It represents Jesus as God.
8. Why did the Wise Men give myrrh to Jesus?
   • To symbolize His future suffering and death.
9. What is the meaning of the Wise Men’s visit?
   • To honor and worship Jesus as the newborn King.
10. 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

1. Pupils as a class discuss the visit of the Wise Men.
2. Pupils in small groups mention the gifts given to Jesus.
3. 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

1. Who were the Wise Men?
2. What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus?
3. Name the gifts given to Jesus by the Wise Men.
4. What does gold represent?
5. Why is myrrh significant?

Conclusion

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

More Useful Links

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