Discovering God’s Creation: Understanding Our Place in God’s Plan Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Christian Religious Studies – Primary 5

Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10 years
Topic: God’s Plan for Us
Sub-topic: God Creates
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain what it means to create.
2. List the things created by God.
3. Explain what it means that “God created man in His own image.”

Keywords

• Create
• Image
• God
• Creation

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking the pupils about the last time they made something new, like a drawing or a craft. Discuss how it felt to create something and relate it to how God created everything.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have basic knowledge of the world around them, including animals, plants, and people.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Genesis 1:1-31)
• Pictures or illustrations of creation (e.g., animals, plants, human beings)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss the creation of the world by God, highlighting how everything they see was created by Him.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation
• Listening skills

Learning Materials

• Pictures or illustrations showing different aspects of creation

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Genesis 1:1-31)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Genesis 1:1-31)
• Visual aids showing different stages of creation

Content

1. Meaning of Creation:
   • To create means to bring something into existence that did not exist before.
   • Example: God created the world from nothing.
2. Things Created by God:
   • Day 1: Light and Darkness
   • Day 2: Sky and Water
   • Day 3: Land, Seas, and Plants
   • Day 4: Sun, Moon, and Stars
   • Day 5: Birds and Fish
   • Day 6: Animals and Humans
3. God Created Man in His Own Image:
   • “In His own image” means that humans were created with qualities similar to God’s, such as the ability to think, love, and make choices.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. God created the world from ______.
   a) Water
   b) Air
   c) Nothing
   d) Fire
2. On the first day, God created ______ and ______.
   a) Light, Darkness
   b) Sky, Water
   c) Sun, Moon
   d) Animals, Humans
3. “In His own image” means humans have ______ qualities like God.
   a) Physical
   b) Creative
   c) Spiritual
   d) Simple
4. God created man on the ______ day.
   a) First
   b) Second
   c) Fifth
   d) Sixth
5. The Bible book that talks about creation is ______.
   a) Exodus
   b) Genesis
   c) Psalms
   d) Proverbs

FAQs with Answers

1. What does it mean to create?
   It means to bring something into existence that did not exist before.
2. Who created the world?
   God created the world.
3. What did God create on the first day?
   God created light and darkness.
4. On which day did God create humans?
   God created humans on the sixth day.
5. What does it mean that God created man in His own image?
   It means humans have qualities like thinking, loving, and making choices similar to God’s.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
Ask the pupils to recall anything they know about the creation story.

Step 2: Introducing the new topic
Explain the concept of creation and how God created the world in six days, resting on the seventh.

Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute
Encourage the pupils to share what they know about creation and guide them in understanding the meaning of being created in God’s image.

Teacher’s Activities

• Read and explain Genesis 1:1-31.
• Show pictures or illustrations of creation.
• Ask pupils questions to check their understanding.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen attentively to the Bible story.
• Participate in answering questions and discussing the topic.
• Observe the pictures and illustrations.

Assessment

1. What does it mean to create?
2. List three things that God created.
3. Explain the meaning of “God created man in His own image.”

Evaluation Questions

1. What did God create on the second day?
2. How many days did God take to create the world?
3. Why do you think God rested on the seventh day?
4. Mention any two creatures God made on the sixth day.
5. What lesson do we learn from the creation story?

Conclusion

Review the key points of the lesson and correct any misconceptions. Encourage the pupils to reflect on the greatness of God’s creation and how they are part of His plan.