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God Gives His Law to Us Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 8 years
Topic: God Gives His Law to Us
Sub-topic: Understanding the Purpose and Importance of God’s Laws
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

  1. Explain why God gives His law to us.
  2. Discuss the purpose of the law.
  3. List the Ten Commandments.

Keywords:

  • Law
  • Commandments
  • Purpose
  • Obedience

Set Induction:

Start by asking pupils if they know what the Ten Commandments are and where they come from. Engage them in a brief discussion about rules and why they are important.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils have some knowledge of rules and laws and understand that they are important for maintaining order and guiding behavior.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Bible
  • Visual aids of the Ten Commandments
  • Storybook or video about Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review the previous lesson on the concept of law and its importance. Transition into discussing the specific laws that God gave to His people.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Critical thinking
  • Reflection
  • Communication

Learning Materials:

  • Bible verses (Exodus 20:1-17)
  • Visual aids showing the Ten Commandments

Reference Books:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • The Bible

Instructional Materials:

  • Bible
  • Visuals (illustrations of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments)

Content:

  1. Explanation of Why God Gives His Law to Us:
    • Purpose: God gives His law to guide us on how to live a life that is pleasing to Him.
    • Direction: The law provides direction on what is right and wrong.
    • Protection: God’s laws protect us from harm and help us live peacefully with others.
  2. Discussion of the Purpose of the Law:
    • To Maintain Order: The law helps maintain order in society by setting boundaries.
    • To Teach Obedience: The law teaches us to obey God and respect His authority.
    • To Reflect God’s Character: The law reflects God’s holiness and righteousness.
  3. List of the Ten Commandments:
    • 1st Commandment: You shall have no other gods before Me.
    • 2nd Commandment: You shall not make for yourself an idol.
    • 3rd Commandment: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
    • 4th Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
    • 5th Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
    • 6th Commandment: You shall not murder.
    • 7th Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
    • 8th Commandment: You shall not steal.
    • 9th Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
    • 10th Commandment: You shall not covet.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

  1. God gives His laws to ____. (a) guide us (b) harm us (c) confuse us) (Correct Answer: a)
  2. The Ten Commandments were given to ____ by God. (a) Abraham (b) Moses (c) David) (Correct Answer: b)
  3. The ____ Commandment tells us to honor our parents. (a) 5th (b) 6th (c) 7th) (Correct Answer: a)
  4. God’s laws help us live ____. (a) selfishly (b) peacefully (c) recklessly) (Correct Answer: b)
  5. The first Commandment says we should have no other ____ before God. (a) idols (b) people (c) gods) (Correct Answer: c)
  6. The ____ Commandment tells us not to steal. (a) 8th (b) 9th (c) 10th) (Correct Answer: a)
  7. The law teaches us to ____. (a) disobey (b) obey (c) ignore) (Correct Answer: b)
  8. The ____ Commandment tells us not to commit adultery. (a) 2nd (b) 5th (c) 7th) (Correct Answer: c)
  9. God’s laws protect us from ____. (a) harm (b) fun (c) joy) (Correct Answer: a)
  10. The last Commandment tells us not to ____. (a) steal (b) covet (c) lie) (Correct Answer: b)

FAQs:

  1. Why does God give us laws?
    • God gives us laws to guide us and help us live in a way that pleases Him.
  2. What is the purpose of God’s law?
    • The purpose of God’s law is to maintain order, teach obedience, and reflect God’s character.
  3. How many Commandments did God give to Moses?
    • God gave Moses Ten Commandments.
  4. What does the first Commandment say?
    • The first Commandment says we should have no other gods before God.
  5. Why is it important to obey God’s law?
    • It is important to obey God’s law because it helps us live righteously and protects us.
  6. What does the fifth Commandment teach us?
    • The fifth Commandment teaches us to honor our father and mother.
  7. What should we not do according to the eighth Commandment?
    • According to the eighth Commandment, we should not steal.
  8. How do God’s laws help us live in peace?
    • God’s laws help us live in peace by guiding our behavior and preventing harm.
  9. What does the tenth Commandment warn against?
    • The tenth Commandment warns against coveting what belongs to others.
  10. How can the law reflect God’s character?
    • The law reflects God’s character by showing His holiness and righteousness.

Presentation:

  • Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Review the concept of laws and their importance).
  • Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Discussing why God gave His laws, their purpose, and listing the Ten Commandments).
  • Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on why it is important to follow God’s laws).

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Explain why God gives His law to us and the purpose of these laws.
  • Discuss the Ten Commandments and their significance.
  • Encourage pupils to memorize the Ten Commandments.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Listen and participate in discussions about God’s laws.
  • Recite the Ten Commandments.
  • Discuss the importance of following God’s laws.

Assessment:

  • Pupils will be asked to explain why God gives His laws.
  • They will list the Ten Commandments and discuss their importance.
  • They will share why it is important to obey God’s laws.

Evaluation Questions:

  1. Why does God give us His law?
  2. What is the purpose of the law?
  3. List the Ten Commandments.
  4. Why is it important to obey God’s law?
  5. What does the first Commandment teach us?

Conclusion:

  • Summarize the lesson by emphasizing that God’s laws are given to guide us, protect us, and help us live in a way that pleases Him. The Ten Commandments are central to understanding how God wants us to live.

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