Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of A Christian
Topic: Benefits Of Relating With God
Content/Learning Area: God’s provision, Human being provision, etc

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify the benefits of relating with God.

Affective Domain:
2. Show appreciation for the joy and peace that comes from knowing God.

Psychomotor Domain:
3. Draw or act out one way God provides for people.

Social Domain:
4. Participate in group activities on ways people show gratitude to God.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: wikipedia – Jehovah-jireh
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Chart showing blessings from God (e.g. food, rain, parents)
Flashcards with keywords
Picture cards of children praying or giving thanks
Song lyrics about God’s love and care

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand that having a relationship with God brings many blessings and joy to their lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about who God is and how to talk to Him through prayer.

Lesson Content

Benefits Of Relating With God

God is our Heavenly Father. When we have a good relationship with Him, He blesses and takes care of us. He gives us peace, joy, and all the good things we need in life.

Memory Verse: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — Psalm 23:1

Bible Readings

Psalm 23:1–6
Matthew 6:25–33
Philippians 4:19
James 1:17

The following are benefits of having a good relationship with God:

God gives us peace in our hearts
God provides for our daily needs
God protects us from danger
God forgives us when we do wrong
God gives us good friends and family
God gives us joy and helps us to be happy

Importance of Giving Thanks

It is important to thank God for all the things He does for us. We can say thank you to God by:

Praying to Him
Singing praises
Helping others
Obeying His word

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Storytelling, Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Visual Aids, Group Work, Singing

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story about a child who always prays and receives help from God, then asks related questions
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and answer questions
Learning Point: Stimulates interest and recalls prior knowledge

Step 2: God’s Provision

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains how God provides for His children using Bible passages and charts
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, identify items on chart, and repeat points
Learning Point: Understands how God provides

Step 3: Human Provision

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Describes how God uses people like parents and teachers to help us
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention people God uses to help them
Learning Point: Learns about God’s help through people

Step 4: Benefits of Relating with God

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Lists and explains the benefits of knowing and trusting God
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, respond, and recite the benefits
Learning Point: Recognizes rewards of trusting God

Step 5: Importance of Giving Thanks

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Activity
Teacher’s Activity: Leads a song of praise and discusses how to thank God
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing, clap, and share ways they show gratitude
Learning Point: Appreciates the need to give thanks

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes summary of the lesson on the board for pupils to copy
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes in their books
Learning Point: Consolidates learning points

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks oral questions based on the lesson to check understanding
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions
Learning Point: Evaluates comprehension

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews main points and encourages pupils to always talk to God and be thankful
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat key points and sing praise song
Learning Point: Reinforces values and moral lesson

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Benefits Of Relating With God and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Provision – Things that God gives us to meet our needs
Relationship – Connection between us and God
Forgiveness – When God cleans our sins
Peace – Calm and happy heart from God
Gratitude – Saying thank you to God

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does it mean to relate with God?
Mention two things God provides for us.
Name two people God can use to help us.
Say three benefits of knowing God.
How can we thank God for His love?

Differentiation

The teacher will use pictures, songs, and group activities to ensure all pupils, including slow learners, understand the lesson.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation through singing and drawing activities. Reinforce memory verse with visual aids and daily repetition.