Class: Primary Three
term: First term
subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Marriage – Definition, Types & Customs
Topic: Religion
Content/Learning Area: Defining religion, Listing four types of religion
time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Define religion.
- Name the places of worship for Christians and Muslims.
- Affective Domain:
3. Identify the holy books of Christianity and Islam.
- Show respect for different religions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of religious tolerance.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Actively participate in class discussions.
- Take notes on the lesson.
- Social Domain:
- Work cooperatively with classmates.
- 9 – Years Basic Education curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National unified Scheme of work
- Online Facts
- Relevant Textbooks
- Christianity:
- Islam:
- Hinduism:
- Buddhism:
- Judaism:
- Traditional Religion:
- Religion – A system of beliefs,practices,and values related to the sacred or divine.
- Christianity – A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- islam – A religion based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Hinduism – A diverse religion originating in India, with various gods and goddesses.
- Buddhism – A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha).
- Torah – the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, central to Judaism.
- Synagogue – A Jewish house of worship.
- Traditional Religion – Indigenous religious beliefs and practices of a particular culture or ethnic group.
- What is religion?
- Name three major world religions.
- What is the holy book of Christianity?
- Where do Muslims worship?
- Give examples of traditional religions in Nigeria.
- research and write a short paragraph about a religion of your choice.
- List three things that different religions have in common.
- Ask your parents or guardians about their religious beliefs and share with the class next lesson.
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: Encourage independent research on different religions.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and relevant pictures or illustrations of different religions.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding different religions promotes tolerance and respect for diverse beliefs, fostering peaceful coexistence within a multicultural society. This lesson lays a foundation for future learning about social harmony.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will begin by asking pupils what they already know about different beliefs and practices. A brief discussion will follow, setting the stage for learning about religion.
Lesson Content
Religion
Religion is a system of beliefs, practices, and values that connect people to a higher power or divine being. It provides meaning and guidance for life.
Types of Religion
These include:
– Followers: Christians
– Holy book: The Bible
– Major figure: Jesus Christ
– Worship place: Church
– Followers: Muslims
– Holy book: The Quran
– Major figure: Prophet Muhammad
– Worship place: Mosque
– Followers: Hindus
– Holy books: Vedas, Upanishads, and others
– Major figures: Various gods and goddesses
– Worship place: Temple
– Followers: Buddhists
– holy books: Tripitaka (Pali Canon) and others
– Major figure: Gautama Buddha
– Worship place: Temple or pagoda
– Followers: Jews
– Holy book: The Torah
– Major figures: Abraham, Moses
– Worship place: Synagogue
– Followed by various ethnic groups in Nigeria.
– Beliefs are passed down through generations.
– Worship includes rituals and ceremonies.
– worship places vary by culture.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Description, Question and Answer.
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: Ask pupils what they know about different beliefs and practices.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their prior knowledge and participate in a brief discussion.
Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Define religion and explain its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and take notes.
Step 3: Examples of Different Religions
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Discuss examples of different religions, highlighting key features of each.
pupils’ Activity: Participate in the discussion and ask clarifying questions.
Step 4: Independent Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in completing a worksheet with questions about the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Complete the worksheet individually.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Review key points from the lesson and encourage pupils to summarize their notes.
Pupils’ Activity: Review their notes and summarize key concepts.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the review questions.
step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points and emphasize the importance of respecting different religions. Assign homework, encouraging pupils to learn more about a religion of their choice.Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework assignment.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/homework
Differentiation
note for Teachers
Encourage pupils to respect all religions and avoid making generalizations or stereotypes. Emphasize the importance of religious tolerance and understanding in a diverse society like nigeria.