Class: Primary 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Things To Pray
Topic: Jesus Power And Natural Forces
Content/Learning Area: Calming the sea, Walking on the sea

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Recall and retell the Bible stories of how Jesus calmed the sea and walked on water.
Affective Domain: Show belief and trust in Jesus’ power to help in times of fear and trouble.
Psychomotor Domain: Dramatize or draw the scenes of Jesus calming the sea and walking on water.
Social Domain: Share what they learnt about Jesus’ power with others in class.

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 – Calming the storm
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Bible
Pictures or drawings of Jesus calming the sea and walking on water
Cardboard cut-outs of a boat, sea, and disciples
Audio or video clips of the Bible story
Flashcards with memory verse

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand that Jesus has power over nature and can help us when we are in trouble.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have heard simple Bible stories and understand that Jesus helps people and performs miracles.

Lesson Content

Jesus Power and Natural Forces

Jesus can do many powerful things that no human can do. He can control the wind, the sea, and even walk on water. Today, we will learn two stories that show how powerful Jesus is.

Memory Verse: Even the wind and the sea obey him! – Mark 4:41

Bible Readings

Mark 4:35–41
Matthew 14:22–33

Jesus Calms the Sea

One day, Jesus and his disciples were in a boat on the sea. Suddenly, a strong wind blew, and the waves were very high. The disciples were afraid. Jesus was sleeping, and they woke him up. Jesus stood up and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” The wind stopped, and the sea became calm.

This showed that Jesus has power over the sea and the wind.

Jesus Walks on the Sea

Another time, the disciples were in a boat at night. The wind was blowing, and the waves were strong. Jesus came to them, walking on the water. The disciples were scared, thinking he was a ghost. But Jesus said, “Do not be afraid, it is I.” Peter asked to walk on the water too. Jesus told him to come. Peter walked on the water but started sinking when he was afraid. Jesus caught him and saved him.

Jesus showed that he is greater than the forces of nature.

Lessons from the Story

The following are lessons we can learn from these stories:

Jesus has power over nature
We should trust Jesus in times of trouble
Jesus will help us when we are afraid
Faith in Jesus helps us stay strong

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work, Role Play

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 storm and asks if pupils have ever been afraid.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share experiences of fear and storm.
Learning Point: Arousing interest in the lesson topic.

Step 2: Jesus Calms the Sea

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Narrates the story with pictures and reads Mark 4:35–41 aloud.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story and observe pictures.
Learning Point: Understanding Jesus calming the sea.

Step 3: Jesus Walks on Water

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Tells the story with cardboard visuals, reads Matthew 14:22–33.
Pupils’ Activity: Watch and listen as teacher explains the story.
Learning Point: Learning Jesus walked on the sea.

Step 4: Lessons from the Stories

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Discusses the lessons and moral values from both stories.
Pupils’Activity: Participate in class discussion.
Learning Point: Learning the importance of trusting Jesus.

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to write the summarized note on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Reinforcing lesson through writing.

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils questions to check understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Checking pupils’ comprehension.

Objective-aligned checks:

Show belief and trust in Jesus’ power to help in times of fear and trouble.
Dramatize or draw the scenes of Jesus calming the sea and walking on water.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the stories and leads a short song about Jesus’ power.
Pupils’Activity: Sing along and give examples of Jesus helping.
Learning Point: Internalizing the message of the lesson.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Jesus Power And Natural Forces and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Miracle: Something wonderful only God can do
Disciples: Friends and followers of Jesus
Storm: Heavy rain and strong wind
Faith: Trusting God even when scared
Sea: Large water body, like an ocean

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Tell the story of how Jesus calmed the sea
Say what happened when Jesus walked on water
Mention one thing they learned from the story
Recite the memory verse
Dramatize Jesus calming the sea

Differentiation

Teacher provides additional support to slow learners with simpler visuals and repetition, while fast learners may be asked to retell the story in their own words.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Make use of visual storytelling to hold pupils’ attention. Encourage every pupil to participate and praise their efforts. Be expressive while narrating the stories.

Jesus Power And Natural Forces for Primary 2