Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Benefits Of Relating With God
Topic: How A Christian Should Relate With Other People
Content/Learning Area: Importance of working together

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify ways a Christian should relate with other people.

Affective Domain:
2. Express willingness to be kind and respectful to others.

Psychomotor Domain:
3. Role-play good ways of relating with people.

Social Domain:
4. Cooperate with classmates in group activities showing kindness and respect.

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: kelly j grace – How Christian Believers Should Relate To One Another
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Flashcards with key words
Picture charts showing children helping each other
Role-play materials (e.g., toy items, dialogue cards)
Chalkboard and chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand the Christian way of relating with people and develop good interpersonal behavior early in life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have interacted with classmates and learnt basic moral behaviors like kindness and truthfulness.

Lesson Content

How A Christian Should Relate With Other People

Christians should follow the teachings of Jesus when dealing with others. We should not be rude, selfish or wicked. We should live in peace and be friendly with everyone.

Memory Verse: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Bible Readings

Ephesians 4:32
Romans 12:10
Luke 6:31
Colossians 3:13

The following are good ways a Christian should relate with other people:

Speak kindly and respectfully to everyone
Share things with others
Help people in need
Forgive people who offend us
Listen to others when they speak
Obey parents, teachers and leaders
Pray for others
Work together peacefully

Importance of Working Together

Working together helps us to do more and live happily with others. God is happy when we live in peace and help one another. The following are importance of working together:

It brings peace and joy
It helps everyone feel loved
It makes difficult work easier
It shows that we love one another
It makes God happy with us

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Explanation, Storytelling, Role-play, Visual Aids, Group Work

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 story about two friends who helped each other and asks pupils if they behave that way.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and answer questions.
Learning Point: Builds interest and prepares for lesson

Step 2: Meaning of Relating

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains what it means to relate with others using simple examples from daily life.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen, ask and answer questions.
Learning Point: Understands meaning of relating

Step 3: Good Ways to Relate

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Lists and explains good ways Christians should relate with others with Bible verses.
Pupils’ Activity: Repeat and discuss the ways in groups.
Learning Point: Learns proper Christian behavior

Step 4: Importance of Working Together

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains reasons why we must work together as Christians using classroom examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Share why they like helping one another.
Learning Point: Appreciates teamwork

Step 5: Role-play Activity

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to act out sharing, helping and forgiving in small groups.
Pupils’ Activity: Perform role-plays of Christian behaviors.
Learning Point: Practices positive relationships

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates or displays summary notes on the chalkboard.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the notes in their books.
Learning Point: Records key learning points

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions based on the lesson and corrects answers where necessary.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the questions individually.
Learning Point: Confirms understanding

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the lesson, reminds pupils to practice good behavior daily and ends with a short prayer.
Pupils’ Activity: Repeat main points and respond to prayer.
Learning Point: Reinforces moral and spiritual lesson

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about How A Christian Should Relate With Other People and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Christian – A follower of Jesus Christ
Relate – How we treat and behave with others
Forgive – To stop being angry with someone who hurt you
Kindness – Being nice and good to people
Sharing – Giving what you have to others

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does it mean to relate with others?
Say one way a Christian should relate with others.
Why is it good to work together?
What does Ephesians 4:32 say?
Act out how you can help a friend in need.

Differentiation

Teacher will group pupils to support peer learning and give simpler instructions to slow learners. Visuals and role-plays will help all learners understand.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use real-life examples that are familiar to the pupils. Encourage pupils to share personal experiences of kindness and teamwork.