Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: We Are All Children of God
Sub-topic: Understanding Our Identity in Christ
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain how we are children of God.
- Explain what it means to be in Christ.
- Discuss what should be a model family.
Keywords:
- Children of God
- Identity
- Christ
- Model family
Set Induction:
Begin by asking pupils who they belong to in their families. Discuss how they feel being part of a family. Transition into discussing how, as believers, we are all part of God’s family.
Entry Behavior:
Pupils are aware of their family ties and relationships.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible
- Pictures of different families
- Simple drawings of a family praying together
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review the previous lesson on the attitude to show when God speaks, and discuss how being part of God’s family influences our behavior.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Social awareness
Learning Materials:
- Visual aids (pictures of diverse families)
- Bible verses (e.g., Galatians 3:26)
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- The Bible
Instructional Materials:
- Bible
- Visuals (illustrations of families)
Content:
- How We Are Children of God:
- Faith in Jesus Christ: We become children of God by believing in Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:26)
- God’s Love: God loves us all and wants us to be part of His family.
- Adoption into God’s Family: Through faith, we are adopted as sons and daughters of God.
- What It Means to Be in Christ:
- New Identity: Being in Christ means we have a new identity. We are no longer just children of our earthly parents but children of God.
- Living Like Christ: As children of God, we should live in a way that pleases Him, following the teachings and example of Jesus.
- Unity with Other Believers: We are part of a larger family with other believers worldwide.
- What a Model Family Should Be:
- Love and Respect: A model family should be filled with love, respect, and care for each other.
- Prayer and Worship: Families should pray together and worship God as a unit.
- Obedience to God: Members of a model family should obey God and follow His teachings.
- Support and Encouragement: Family members should support and encourage one another in their faith and daily lives.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- We become children of God by having ____ in Jesus Christ. (a) faith (b) doubt (c) fear (Correct Answer: a)
- Being in Christ gives us a new _____. (a) name (b) identity (c) house (Correct Answer: b)
- God ____ us all and wants us to be part of His family. (a) ignores (b) hates (c) loves (Correct Answer: c)
- A model family should be filled with ____ and respect. (a) love (b) anger (c) hate (Correct Answer: a)
- Through faith, we are ____ into God’s family. (a) rejected (b) adopted (c) forgotten (Correct Answer: b)
- As children of God, we should live in a way that ____ Him. (a) pleases (b) hurts (c) annoys (Correct Answer: a)
- A model family should pray and ____ God together. (a) disobey (b) ignore (c) worship (Correct Answer: c)
- Members of a model family should ____ each other in their faith. (a) discourage (b) support (c) fight (Correct Answer: b)
- We are ____ with other believers in Christ. (a) united (b) separated (c) divided (Correct Answer: a)
- Living like Christ means following His _____. (a) example (b) money (c) looks (Correct Answer: a)
FAQs:
- How do we become children of God?
- We become children of God by believing in Jesus Christ.
- What does it mean to be in Christ?
- Being in Christ means having a new identity and living according to Jesus’ teachings.
- Why does God want us to be part of His family?
- God loves us and wants us to be close to Him.
- What is a model family?
- A model family is one that shows love, respect, prays together, and follows God’s teachings.
- How can families show their love for God?
- Families can show their love for God by praying together, worshipping, and living according to His word.
- Why is unity important in a family?
- Unity is important because it helps family members support and encourage one another.
- What should a family do when someone is struggling with their faith?
- The family should support, encourage, and pray for the person.
- How does being a child of God affect our behavior?
- Being a child of God encourages us to live in a way that pleases Him.
- What does it mean to live like Christ?
- Living like Christ means following His teachings and example.
- Why is it important for families to pray together?
- Praying together strengthens the family’s relationship with God and with each other.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Discuss how God speaks to us and our attitude in response).
- Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Explaining how we are all children of God and what it means to be in Christ).
- Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share what they think makes a family model).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain how we become children of God through faith in Jesus.
- Discuss what it means to be in Christ and the importance of our new identity.
- Guide pupils in understanding what makes a model family according to Christian values.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the discussion on being children of God and what it means to be in Christ.
- Share their ideas on what makes a family model and how they can contribute to it.
- Answer the fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.
Assessment:
- Pupils will be asked to explain how we are children of God.
- They will discuss what it means to be in Christ.
- They will outline the characteristics of a model family.
Evaluation Questions:
- How do we become children of God?
- What does it mean to be in Christ?
- Describe what a model family should be like.
- Why is it important to be part of God’s family?
- What should a family do to show love for God?
Conclusion:
- Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of being children of God and how it affects our daily lives and family relationships.
- Encourage pupils to remember that being in Christ gives them a new identity and that they should strive to make their families model ones by living according to God’s teachings.
Captivating Title:
Meta Description:
- “Discover what it means to be children of God and how being in Christ gives us a new identity. This Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies lesson explores the characteristics of a model family according to Christian values.
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