Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: The Birth of Jesus, How, Where, and Why He Was Born
Topic: The Importance of Christmas – Remembering Jesus
Content/Learning Area: Understanding the significance of Christmas as a celebration of Jesus’ birth, Identifying the key message of Christmas – remembering Jesus, Reciting the memory verse
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

1. understand the significance of Christmas as a celebration of Jesus’ birth.2. Identify the key message of Christmas – remembering Jesus.

Psychomotor Domain:

1. Recite the memory verse.

Affective Domain:

1. Appreciate the importance of remembering Jesus.

Social Domain:

1. Share their understanding of Christmas with others.

Reference Materials

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource center Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
online details
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers or crayons
Pictures related to Christmas

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the true meaning of Christmas, moving beyond the commercial aspects to focus on the spiritual significance of Jesus’ birth and the message of love and hope it represents. This understanding will enrich their faith and shape their future celebrations.

Prerequisite/previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they know about Christmas and what they do during christmas.The teacher will then introduce the topic of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of remembering Jesus during Christmas.

Lesson Content

The Significance of Christmas

Christmas is a special time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Its a time to remember that Jesus came to Earth to show us love and bring hope and salvation.

What is the key message of Christmas?

The main idea of Christmas is remembering Jesus. Celebrating Christmas means remembering that God sent his son, Jesus, to be born as a human baby. This shows how much God loves us.

Why is remembering Jesus vital?

Remembering Jesus is critically important as he is the reason for Christmas. He brought hope, love, and salvation. By remembering him, we remember God’s love for us.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: question and answer, Storytelling, Discussion

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they know about Christmas.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their knowledge and experiences of Christmas.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the significance of Christmas as the celebration of Jesus’ birth and the key message of remembering Jesus.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Recites the memory verse and guides pupils in reciting it together.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in reciting the memory verse.

Step 4: Self-Reliant Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to individually write down what they understand about the key message of Christmas.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down their understanding of the key message of Christmas.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in writing key points in their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Write key points in their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.Pupils’ Activity: Answer review questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify the key message of Christmas – remembering Jesus.
Recite the memory verse.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points and encourages pupils to continue remembering Jesus throughout the christmas season and beyond.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and reflect on the lesson.

Lesson Keywords

Christmas – A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus christ.
Jesus – The son of God, whose birth is celebrated at Christmas.
Remembering – Keeping someone or something in your thoughts.
Love – A strong feeling of affection and care.
Hope – A feeling of expectation and desire for a positive outcome.

Lesson Evaluation

to evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Why do we celebrate Christmas?
What is the main message of Christmas?
How does Christmas show God’s love?
What are some ways we can remember Jesus during Christmas?

Assignment/Homework

Draw a picture of how you can remember Jesus during Christmas.
Share the story of jesus’ birth with your family.
Write down one thing you learned about Christmas today.

Differentiation

For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to research further about the past context of Christmas and share their findings with the class.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, storytelling, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

note for Teachers

Encourage pupils to share their personal experiences and understanding of Christmas. Emphasize the importance of love, hope, and remembering Jesus during the Christmas season.