God’s Creation The Birds Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Nursery 1 Second Term Week 5

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) for Nursery 1, Second Term, Week 5:

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: God’s Creation: The Birds
Sub-topic: The Birds Created by God
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Recognize that God created birds.
2. Identify different types of birds, such as those that fly and those that do not.
3. Understand that birds were created by God to fill the skies.
4. Appreciate the beauty of birds and their role in God’s creation.

Keywords:

• Birds
• Flying birds
• Non-flying birds
• God’s Creation
• Wings
• Sky

Set Induction:

• Begin by singing a simple song such as “If I Were a Bird” to engage the children.
• Show pictures or toys of different birds and ask, “Who made these birds?”
• Ask the children to name birds they know, and encourage them to imitate the sounds that birds make.

Entry Behavior:

• The children should have a basic understanding of God’s creation, having previously learned about animals and plants.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures or toy birds
• Flashcards with bird names and images
• Bible storybook
• Whiteboard and markers
• Bird sounds recording (optional)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review the creation story, focusing on God creating the animals and other creatures on the sixth day.
• Connect this lesson with the previous one about animals by explaining that birds are part of God’s creation too.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Cognitive Skills: Recognizing different types of birds and understanding their purpose in creation.
• Language Skills: Naming birds and learning new words related to birds.
• Motor Skills: Acting out bird movements, such as flapping arms like wings.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of different types of birds (e.g., eagles, sparrows, ostriches)
• Flashcards with bird names
• Toy birds or real bird figurines

Reference Books:

• Christian Religious Studies curriculum for Nursery 1
• Children’s Bible Storybook

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids (pictures of birds)
• Toy or real bird figurines
• Flashcards with bird names
• Bird sounds recording (optional)

Content:

1. God Created the Birds:
   • On the fifth day of creation, God created the birds to fill the skies.
   • God made birds with wings so they could fly, and some birds do not fly.
   • Birds are part of God’s good creation, and they bring joy with their songs.
2. Different Types of Birds:
   • Flying Birds: These birds can fly in the sky, such as eagles, sparrows, and parrots.
   • Non-Flying Birds: These birds do not fly, like ostriches, penguins, and chickens.
3. Bible Verse (Genesis 1:20-23):
   • “And God said, ‘Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.’ So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems, and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”

Presentation Steps:

1. Step 1: Begin with a prayer to open the class.
2. Step 2: Review the creation story, focusing on the creation of birds.
3. Step 3: Show pictures or toys of various birds and ask the children to name them.
4. Step 4: Explain the difference between flying and non-flying birds.
5. Step 5: Encourage the children to flap their arms like bird wings or act out a bird flying.
6. Step 6: Play bird sounds and ask the children to guess which bird makes each sound.
7. Step 7: Conclude by emphasizing that birds are part of God’s wonderful creation and should be appreciated and cared for.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Lead the prayer at the start of the lesson.
• Show pictures or toys of birds and guide the children in naming them.
• Explain the differences between flying and non-flying birds.
• Encourage the children to act out bird movements, such as flapping their arms like wings.
• Play bird sounds and engage the children in guessing which bird is making the sound.
• Ask questions to check for understanding, such as, “Can all birds fly?” and “Why do we think birds are special?”

Learners’ Activities:

• Join in the prayer with simple responses.
• Name the birds when shown pictures or toys.
• Act out flying like birds.
• Guess which bird makes each sound.
• Answer questions and share what they know about birds.

Assessment:

• Ask 5 simple questions to assess understanding:
  1. What did God create on the fifth day?
  2. Can all birds fly?
  3. Name one bird that can fly.
  4. Name one bird that cannot fly.
  5. Why did God create birds?

Conclusion:

• End with a prayer of thanksgiving for the birds and all of God’s creation.
• Encourage the children to love and care for birds, appreciating the beauty they bring to the world.
• Remind them that birds are part of God’s good creation, and we should always respect them.

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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. On the fifth day, God created __________.
2. Birds were created to fill the __________.
3. __________ are birds that can fly.
4. __________ are birds that cannot fly.
5. Birds have __________ that help them fly.
6. God saw that His creation of birds was __________.
7. What is a bird’s most important feature for flying? __________.
8. Can all birds fly? __________.
9. __________ is an example of a flying bird.
10. __________ is an example of a non-flying bird.
11. Birds were made by __________.
12. Birds sing __________.
13. The bird __________ can swim but cannot fly.
14. What sound does a bird make? __________.
15. Birds are part of __________’s creation.

FAQs:

1. What did God create on the fifth day?
   • God created birds.
2. Can all birds fly?
   • No, some birds like ostriches and penguins cannot fly.
3. What do birds have that help them fly?
   • Birds have wings that help them fly.
4. Why did God create birds?
   • God created birds to fill the skies and bring beauty to His creation.
5. What is an example of a flying bird?
   • An eagle is an example of a flying bird.
6. What is an example of a non-flying bird?
   • An ostrich is an example of a non-flying bird.
7. How do birds help us?
   • Birds help by controlling insects and adding beauty to nature.
8. What do birds sing?
   • Birds sing songs that add beauty to the world.
9. What is a bird’s main feature for flying?
   • Birds’ wings help them fly.
10. What is the difference between flying and non-flying birds?

• Flying birds have wings that allow them to soar in the sky, while non-flying birds do not.

11. What sound do birds make?

• Birds make chirping, tweeting, or singing sounds.

12. Why are birds important to creation?

• Birds are part of the beauty of creation and play a role in nature, such as spreading seeds.

13. Where do birds live?

• Birds live in the sky, trees, and sometimes on the ground.

14. Who made the birds?

• God made the birds.

15. What did God think of His creation of birds?

• God saw that His creation of birds was good.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What did God create on the fifth day?
2. Name one flying bird.
3. Name one non-flying bird.
4. What do birds use to fly?
5. Do all birds fly?
6. How do birds help the earth?
7. What is the most important part of a bird’s body for flying?
8. Can birds sing?
9. Why did God create birds?
10. What do birds bring to creation?

This lesson plan provides a well-rounded, engaging exploration of birds and their role in God’s creation, with activities designed to help young learners understand and appreciate God’s handiwork.