Things God created and reasons God created all things/man for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: God’s Goodness
Focal competence: Appreciating nature and the world around them
Key competencies/values: Communication; ICT and Digital Competencies; Collaboration
Skills:

• Mentioning things God created
• Explaining why God created all things
• Explaining why God created man

Previous Lesson: Attributes of God
Topic: God The Creator: God’S Creation
Subject Matter: Things God created, reasons God created all things/man

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• mention things God created;
• explain why God created all things;
• explain why God created man.

Affective Domain

• appreciate God’s creation around them.

Psychomotor Domain

• draw simple pictures of things God created.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Christian Religious Studies for Primary 1
• The Holy Bible (Genesis 1:1-31)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Charts of the attributes of God
• Pictures of God’s creation (e.g., sun, moon, stars, animals, plants, people)
• Flashcards with names of created things

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand that God is the supreme Creator of everything they see and experience. It lays a foundation for appreciating God’s power and goodness, while also teaching them their responsibility to care for the world He made. This knowledge fosters a sense of wonder and respect for life and nature.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know that there is a God and have a basic understanding of some things around them.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God The Creator: God’S Creation

Things God Created

God created many wonderful things in the world. He created:

1. The heavens and the earth
2. Light and darkness
3. The sky (firmament)
4. Dry land and seas
5. Plants, grass, and trees
6. The sun, moon, and stars
7. Birds and fish
8. Land animals (cattle, creeping things, wild animals)
9. Man and woman (Adam and Eve)

Order of Creation (Genesis 1)

God created everything in a special order over six days:

1. Day 1: Light and darkness (Day and Night)
2. Day 2: The sky (firmament)
3. Day 3: Dry land, seas, plants, and trees
4. Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars
5. Day 5: Fish and birds
6. Day 6: Land animals and human beings (man and woman)
7. Day 7: God rested and made it a holy day.

Reasons God Created All Things

God created all things for important reasons:

1. To show His power and glory.
2. For man to enjoy and use wisely.
3. To provide a home and food for all living things.

Reasons God Created Man

God created man for special purposes:

1. To have a relationship with Him (fellowship).
2. To care for and look after His creation.
3. To worship and serve Him.

Caring for God’s Creation

We can care for God’s creation by:

1. Keeping our environment clean.
2. Planting trees and flowers.
3. Not wasting water or food.
4. Being kind to animals.
5. Taking care of our bodies, which are also God’s creation.

Memory Verse

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

Bible Reading

Genesis 1:1-31

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Visual Aids, Guided Practice.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to name some beautiful things they see around them (e.g., trees, animals, sky). The teacher then introduces the topic by asking, “Who made all these beautiful things?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and name things they see. They answer the question, “God.”

Learning Point: Introduction to creation

Step 2: Creation of Light and Sky (Day 1 & 2)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aids

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads Genesis 1:1-5 and Genesis 1:6-8, using pictures to show how God created light and separated it from darkness (day and night). The teacher also explains how God made the sky to separate the waters.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, observe the pictures, and identify light, darkness, and the sky.

Learning Point: Day 1 and 2 creation

Step 3: Creation of Land, Plants, Sun, Moon, and Stars (Day 3 & 4)

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher continues by reading Genesis 1:9-13 and Genesis 1:14-19. Using pictures, the teacher explains how God made the dry land, seas, and all kinds of plants. Then, God made the sun, moon, and stars to give light and mark time.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, look at the pictures, and mention some plants, the sun, moon, and stars.

Learning Point: Day 3 and 4 creation

Step 4: Creation of Living Creatures (Day 5 & 6)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Visual Aids

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads Genesis 1:20-25 and shows pictures of fish, birds, and land animals. The teacher asks pupils to name different animals and birds God created.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and name various fish, birds, and animals from the pictures.

Learning Point: Day 5 and 6 creation

Step 5: Creation of Man and Reasons for Creation

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads Genesis 1:26-31, explaining that God created man (Adam and Eve) in His own image as the most special part of His creation. The teacher then discusses why God created all these things and why He created man, relating it to the Board Summary points.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and state some reasons for God’s creation, especially man’s purpose.

Learning Point: Reasons for creation

Step 6: Caring for Creation and Memory Verse

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a brief discussion on how pupils can care for God’s creation (e.g., not littering, being kind to animals). The teacher then introduces the memory verse (Genesis 1:1) and leads pupils in reciting it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils suggest ways to care for creation and recite the memory verse after the teacher.

Learning Point: Caring for creation

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who created the heavens and the earth?
2. Mention three things God created.
3. Why did God create all things?
4. Why did God create man?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding God’s creation

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on things God created and the reasons for creation into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Creation notes copied

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarization

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that God is a powerful and good Creator who made everything for a purpose, and we should always appreciate and care for His creation. The teacher ends the lesson with a short prayer of thanks to God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and participate in the closing prayer.

Learning Point: God’s creation reinforced

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Draw two things God created.
2. Name two animals God made.
3. What is one reason God created man?
4. How can you take care of God’s creation?

Lesson Keywords

• Creator – God, who made everything.
• Creation – All the things God made.
• Heavens – The sky and space where the sun, moon, and stars are.
• Earth – The world we live on.
• Purpose – The reason why something is made or done.

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide flashcards with pictures and simple words of created things for easy identification. Guide them to repeat the memory verse several times.
Extension for faster learners: Encourage them to draw more detailed pictures of God’s creation and write short sentences about what they drew. Ask them to name more things God created and explain their importance.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: “God’s creation story for kids Primary 1” or “Genesis 1 creation story animated”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a Bible and clear, colourful pictures representing different aspects of God’s creation (light, sky, land, plants, sun, moon, stars, fish, birds, animals, man). Arrange these visuals in the order of creation to aid understanding. During the lesson, use storytelling and question-and-answer techniques to engage the pupils. Emphasise the simplicity of God’s creative power and the specific reasons for His creation, especially man’s role. Allow pupils to identify and discuss the pictures actively. Ensure the memory verse is recited clearly and understood. Guide pupils to copy the Board Summary after the main teaching points have been covered and reviewed. Pay attention to weaker learners by providing extra visual cues and repetition, while encouraging faster learners to elaborate on their understanding and drawings. Always check for understanding after each major point.