The Call of Moses and His Miracles Christian Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Christian Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 11 years
Topic: The Call of Moses
Sub-topic: Meaning of Call, The Call of Moses, Miracles Performed by Moses in Egypt
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Explain the word “Call.”
2. Narrate the story of the call of Moses.
3. Mention the miracles performed by Moses in Egypt.

Keywords: Call, Moses, Miracles, Egypt, Burning Bush

Set Induction:
Start with a story about someone receiving a special assignment or mission. Ask the pupils if they know what it means to be “called” to do something special.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of what a mission or special task is.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Illustrations of the burning bush and miracles
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review the previous lesson about the Israelites in bondage and connect it to how Moses was chosen to help them.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Understanding of biblical stories
• Narrative skills
• Knowledge of miracles

Learning Materials:

• Bible passages on the call of Moses
• Worksheets with questions

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible

Instructional Materials:

• Story of the call of Moses
• Illustrations of the burning bush and miracles

Content:

1. Meaning of “Call”:
   • The word “call” means to ask someone to do something important or special. It often implies a strong, urgent request.
2. The Call of Moses:
   • Moses was tending sheep when he saw a bush that was on fire but not burning up.
   • God spoke to Moses from the burning bush and told him to go back to Egypt to free the Israelites from slavery.
   • God gave Moses signs to prove his mission, including turning his staff into a snake and making his hand leprous and then healed.
3. Miracles Performed by Moses in Egypt:
   • Turning the Nile River into blood.
   • Bringing a plague of frogs, lice, and flies.
   • Causing a storm of hail and fire.
   • Bringing locusts that covered the land.
   • Bringing darkness over Egypt for three days.

Evaluation:

1. What does the word “call” mean?
   a) To speak loudly
   b) To ask someone to do something special
   c) To make a phone call
   d) To play a game
2. What did Moses see that was unusual?
   a) A river overflowing
   b) A burning bush that was not burning up
   c) A flock of birds flying
   d) A rainbow
3. Who spoke to Moses from the burning bush?
   a) Pharaoh
   b) An angel
   c) God
   d) A stranger
4. What did God ask Moses to do?
   a) To build a temple
   b) To return to Egypt and free the Israelites
   c) To fight in a battle
   d) To write a book
5. What was one of the signs God gave Moses?
   a) Turning his staff into a snake
   b) Making the river dry up
   c) Causing an earthquake
   d) Making his staff grow flowers
6. What was the first miracle Moses performed in Egypt?
   a) Bringing darkness
   b) Turning the Nile River into blood
   c) Causing frogs to appear
   d) Bringing hail
7. How did Moses prove his mission to Pharaoh?
   a) By performing miracles
   b) By showing a letter from God
   c) By making a speech
   d) By offering gifts
8. What happened to the Nile River during one of the miracles?
   a) It dried up
   b) It turned into blood
   c) It became very clear
   d) It overflowed
9. What was the effect of the plague of frogs?
   a) Frogs covered the land and entered homes
   b) Frogs swam away
   c) Frogs became invisible
   d) Frogs left Egypt
10. How long did the darkness last in Egypt?
    a) One day
    b) Two days
    c) Three days
    d) Four days
11. Which miracle involved locusts?
    a) The Nile River turning into blood
    b) A storm of hail and fire
    c) Locusts covered the land
    d) Darkness over Egypt
12. What was one result of the miracles Moses performed?
    a) Pharaoh agreed to free the Israelites
    b) Pharaoh asked for more miracles
    c) The Israelites were punished
    d) The miracles stopped immediately
13. Why did Moses need to perform miracles?
    a) To entertain Pharaoh
    b) To prove his mission from God
    c) To impress the people
    d) To gain riches
14. How did Pharaoh initially respond to Moses’ miracles?
    a) He was convinced immediately
    b) He ignored them
    c) He became angry and stubborn
    d) He sought help from other kings
15. What did Moses’ call and miracles demonstrate?
    a) The power of Pharaoh
    b) The strength of Moses
    c) The power of God
    d) The wealth of Egypt

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What does the word “call” mean?
   • It means to ask someone to do something special or important.
2. What did Moses see in the burning bush?
   • A bush on fire but not burning up.
3. Who spoke to Moses?
   • God spoke to him.
4. What was Moses asked to do?
   • Go back to Egypt to free the Israelites.
5. What were some miracles Moses performed in Egypt?
   • Turning the Nile into blood, bringing plagues, and causing darkness.
6. How did Moses prove his mission to Pharaoh?
   • By performing miracles as signs from God.
7. What happened to the Nile River?
   • It turned into blood as a miracle.
8. How did the plague of frogs affect Egypt?
   • Frogs covered the land and entered homes.
9. How long did the darkness last?
   • Three days.
10. What was the result of the miracles?
    • Pharaoh’s heart was hardened and he initially refused to free the Israelites.
11. Which miracle involved locusts?
    • The locusts covered the land and destroyed crops.
12. What was the significance of the miracles?
    • They demonstrated God’s power and authority.
13. How did Pharaoh react to the miracles?
    • He was initially stubborn and refused to let the Israelites go.
14. Why were miracles necessary for Moses?
    • To prove that his mission was from God and to convince Pharaoh.
15. What did the miracles reveal about God?
    • They showed God’s power and ability to intervene in human affairs.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on the Israelites’ suffering and Moses’ birth.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on the call of Moses and the miracles he performed.
3. Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to discuss the story of Moses’ call and the miracles, correcting any misunderstandings.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the lesson and objectives.
• Explain the meaning of “call,” the story of Moses’ call, and the miracles.
• Facilitate discussions and answer questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the lesson.
• Read Bible passages about Moses’ call and miracles.
• Participate in class discussions and complete worksheets.

Assessment:
Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their participation in discussions and answers to evaluation questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does the word “call” mean?
2. What did Moses see that was unusual?
3. Who spoke to Moses from the burning bush?
4. What did God ask Moses to do?
5. What was one of the signs God gave Moses?
6. What was the first miracle Moses performed in Egypt?
7. How did Moses prove his mission to Pharaoh?
8. What happened to the Nile River during one of the miracles?
9. What was the effect of the plague of frogs?
10. How long did the darkness last in Egypt?

Conclusion:
The teacher reviews key points, marks pupils’ work, and provides feedback.