First Term Christian Religious Studies revision for SS 1

Class: SS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 15 years
Duration: 60 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: Revision
Focal competence: Integration of the term’s curriculum competencies
Key competencies/values: Critical Thinking; Communication
Skills:

• Curriculum skills covered in Weeks 1-10

Previous Lesson: Benefits of Walking in the Light and Consequences of Walking in Darkness
Topic: Revision and Consolidation
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall the key concepts taught during the term.

Psychomotor Domain

• Apply the term’s knowledge and skills in written tasks.

Social Domain

• Apply the term’s knowledge and skills in oral tasks.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable Christian Religious Studies textbook for SS 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work For The New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Class notes and approved textbooks
• Past questions/revision exercises
• Whiteboard/Blackboard and markers/chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for reinforcing students’ understanding of the First Term’s Christian Religious Studies curriculum. It provides an opportunity to revisit challenging topics, clarify misunderstandings, and practice applying learned concepts and skills. This consolidation prepares students for upcoming assessments and strengthens their overall knowledge of the subject.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have a basic understanding of all the topics covered in Christian Religious Studies during the First Term of SS 1.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision and Consolidation

Key Concepts from First Term CRS

The First Term in Christian Religious Studies for SS 1 typically covers foundational aspects of God’s relationship with humanity, focusing on creation, early human history, and the establishment of covenants. Key areas for revision include:

1. Creation and the Fall of Man:
   1. God as the Creator (Genesis 1-2).
   2. The perfect state of creation and humanity.
   3. Man’s disobedience (Genesis 3) and its consequences (sin, suffering, separation from God).
   4. God’s promise of redemption (protoevangelium).
2. God’s Covenant with Abraham:
   1. The call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3).
   2. The nature of the covenant (land, numerous descendants, blessing to all nations).
   3. Abraham’s faith and obedience (Genesis 15, 22).
   4. Sign of the covenant (circumcision).
3. Moses and the Exodus:
   1. The oppression of Israelites in Egypt.
   2. God’s call of Moses (Exodus 3).
   3. The Ten Plagues.
   4. The Exodus from Egypt and crossing the Red Sea.
   5. God’s provision in the wilderness (manna, water).
4. The Ten Commandments and the Mosaic Covenant:
   1. The giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20).
   2. The significance of the Ten Commandments as a moral guide.
   3. The covenant at Sinai and its requirements (obedience, worship).
   4. The importance of the Law for righteous living.
5. Leadership in Early Israel:
   1. Joshua leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.
   2. The period of the Judges (e.g., Deborah, Gideon, Samson) and their role in delivering Israel.
   3. The transition from Judges to Monarchy.
6. The Establishment of Monarchy in Israel:
   1. The people’s demand for a king.
   2. Saul: His anointing, reign, and eventual rejection by God.
   3. David: His anointing, defeat of Goliath, rise to kingship, and establishment of Jerusalem as the capital.
   4. Solomon: His wisdom, building of the Temple, and eventual decline.

Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Bible Reading

Selected passages from Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, and 2 Samuel, as relevant to the topics being revised.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Explanation, Guided Practice, Review of Past Questions

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher welcomes the students and reminds them that the lesson is dedicated to revising all the topics covered in the First Term. The teacher briefly explains the importance of revision for understanding and performance.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen attentively and prepare for the revision session.

Learning Point: Importance of revision

Step 2: Review of Creation and the Fall

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the creation story, God’s purpose for man, and the consequences of the Fall. The teacher asks questions like, “What does the Bible teach about God as the Creator?” and “What were the immediate effects of man’s disobedience?”

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall and discuss the concepts of creation and the Fall, answering the teacher’s questions.

Learning Point: Creation and Fall concepts

Step 3: Review of God’s Covenant with Abraham

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to recall the details of God’s covenant with Abraham, including the promises made and Abraham’s role. The teacher may ask, “What were the three main promises God made to Abraham?”

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall and discuss the Abrahamic covenant, its promises, and its significance.

Learning Point: Abrahamic covenant details

Step 4: Review of Moses and the Exodus

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Facilitating Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher facilitates a discussion on the story of Moses, the Exodus from Egypt, and God’s miraculous interventions. Students are prompted to identify key events and their spiritual lessons.

Pupils’ Activity: Students discuss the events of the Exodus and the role of Moses, highlighting key lessons.

Learning Point: Exodus narrative and lessons

Step 5: Review of the Ten Commandments and Leadership

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Concept Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reviews the Ten Commandments, discussing their importance as moral laws. The teacher also briefly revisits the period of Judges and the transition to monarchy, highlighting key leaders like Joshua and Saul.

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall the Ten Commandments and discuss their relevance, and identify key leaders in early Israel.

Learning Point: Ten Commandments and leaders

Step 6: Revision Exercises and Misconceptions

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Problem Solving/Correction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides students with short revision exercises or past questions covering various topics from the term. The teacher identifies and clarifies common misconceptions observed during the term or in the exercises.

Pupils’ Activity: Students attempt the revision exercises and ask questions for clarification on difficult areas.

Learning Point: Application and clarification

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention two consequences of man’s disobedience.
2. State two promises God made to Abraham.
3. List three significant events during the Exodus.
4. Recite any two of the Ten Commandments.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term’s key concepts recalled

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarises the main areas revised, encourages students to continue studying their notes and textbooks, and wishes them success in their upcoming assessments.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and prepare for the end of the lesson.

Learning Point: Term’s content consolidated

Lesson Keywords

• Creation – God’s act of bringing the universe into existence.
• Fall of Man – Humanity’s disobedience to God, leading to sin.
• Covenant – A solemn agreement or promise between God and humanity.
• Abraham – The patriarch with whom God made a significant covenant.
• Exodus – The departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
• Moses – The leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
• Ten Commandments – The moral laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.
• Monarchy – A system of government with a king or queen as head.

Differentiation

For students who are struggling, the teacher can provide simplified summaries of key events and concepts, focusing on core facts. Advanced learners can be challenged with more complex analytical questions, asking them to draw connections between different events or discuss the theological implications of certain narratives.

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