Class: Primary Five
Term: First Term
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Creation, God Created Man in His Own Image
topic: The Creation 1
Content/Learning Area: What is Creation?,god is the Creator,reasons why god wants us too create
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson,pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
1. define creation.
2. Identify God as the creator.
3. list five reasons why God wants us to create.
- Affective Domain:
1. Appreciate God’s role in creation.
2. Understand the importance of creating.
- Psychomotor Domain:
1. Recite/Quote the memory verse.
- Social Domain:
1. Contribute positively to society through creation.
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
- Markers or chalk
- Bible
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps pupils understand the biblical account of creation and God’s role as the creator. It encourages thankfulness for God’s work and inspires positive contributions to the world.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have a basic understanding of God and the world around them.
Lesson Content
What is Creation?
Creation refers to bringing something into existence. In this lesson, it specifically refers to the beginning of the world as described in the Bible, where God created everything.
God is the Creator
God, the Creator, brought the world and everything in it into being. The Bible says God created the heavens, the earth, the seas, and all living things, demonstrating His immense power and wisdom.
Reasons Why God Wants us to Create
God wants us to create for various reasons, reflecting His desire for us to participate in making the world better. These include:
- To make the world beautiful: God made a beautiful world, and He wants us to add to it’s beauty by creating things that bring joy and inspiration.
- To express ourselves: Creation lets us share our unique talents, ideas, and creativity wiht the world.
- To contribute positively: Creating helps us make a positive impact on our communities and the world, using our skills to help others.
- To solve problems: Creation often involves finding solutions to problems. We can use our creativity to develop new ideas and inventions that improve our lives. Solving problems is a key part of creation.
- To appreciate God’s creation: Creating helps us appreciate God’s amazing creation, understanding the beauty and complexity of the world and the power of the Creator.
- To inspire others: Our creations can inspire others to pursue their own creative endeavors and make a difference in the world.
- To leave a legacy: Through our creations, we can leave a lasting impact on the world, contributing to the betterment of society for future generations.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Question and answer, Discussion, storytelling
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 understand by the word “create” and what they think God created.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions.
Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the concept of creation and God’s role as the creator.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Examples of Creation
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Provides examples of creation and discusses reasons why God wants us to create.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in discussions and provide examples.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils in answering evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions independently.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: take notes on the key points.
step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Assessing
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews the lesson and answers any remaining questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Ask questions and participate in the review.
Objective-aligned checks:
- define creation.
- Identify God as the creator.
- list five reasons why God wants us to create.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Concludes the lesson by summarizing the key points and encouraging pupils to reflect on how they can use their creativity to make the world a better place.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and reflect on the lesson.
lesson Keywords
- Creation – The act of bringing something into existence.
- creator – God, who made the world and everything in it.
- Beauty – The quality of being pleasing to the senses or mind.
- Express – To show or make known one’s thoughts or feelings.
- Contribute – To give or supply something for a common purpose.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What does creation mean?
- Who is the creator according to the Bible?
- Give two reasons why God wants us to create.
- What is the memory verse for this lesson?
- Can you think of something you can create to make the world a better place?
Assignment/homework
- Write a short paragraph about what you can create to make your home or school a better place.
- Draw a picture of something God created that you find beautiful.
- List three ways you can use your talents to contribute positively to your community.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: Encourage them to explore additional resources and create their own projects related to the lesson.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
note for Teachers
Encourage pupils to think creatively and appreciate God’s role as the creator. Provide a supportive surroundings for pupils to express their thoughts and ideas.

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