Religious and National Value Education, Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work Primary 3 Federal, the good shepherd, Schemeofwork.com
FIRST TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGION STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY THREE
RELIGIOUS AND VALUES EDUCATION (RVE)
WEEK 1: Revision of last term
WEEK 2
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE PROMISE OF THE SAVIOR
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
The meaning of Emmanuel (Matt.1: 23)
ACTIVITIES; Teacher to explain the meaning of Emmanuel.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE PROPHECY
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-15)
ACTIVITIES: Teacher to lead pupils to identify the prophecies of Isaiah about the birth of Christ Jesus.
Pupils: participate in discussion.
Instructional Resources: picture of Jesus being arrested or being tired.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE TYPE OF SAVIOR
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
The type of savior the Jews were expecting (a conquering Messiah) Acts 1:6, john 18:36
ACTIVITIES: To explain the type of savior the Jews expected.
Pupils: read and copy the note
Instructional resources: Jesus being tied or arrested.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/CONTENT
SIGNIFICANCE OF A SAVIOR
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
The importance of a savior (Matt. 1:21)
– Saves
-protects (2nd Samuel 22:2-3)
– cares (Hosea 13:4&5). Etc.
ACTIVITIES: Teacher to lists out the importance of a savior.
Pupils: read and copy the note.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE PROMISE OF THE COMFORTER.
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Explain the person of the Holy Spirit.
The promise of the Holy spirit in Acts 1:1-18
ACTIVITIES: Teachers explain the bible passages.
Pupils: Ask Questions
instructional resources: Bible
WEEK 7
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
The coming of the Holy spirit on the apostle. Acts 2:1-14
ACTIVITIES: Teacher to lead a discussion on areas of the pupils lives.
They can appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
The work of the holy spirit on the apostles. Boldness, power, healing, comforting.
ACTIVITIES: Teachers leads them in prayers for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Pupils: identify two areas of their lives that they need Holy Spirit.
Instructional Resources: pictures of believers worshiping and praying.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
His ascension and promise of second coming (Acts 1:6-12)
ACTIVITIES: Teachers tells the story of the ascension and promise of his coming.
Pupils: participate in class discussion and ask questions.
Instructional Resources: Bible
WEEK 10
TOPIC/CONTENT
PREPARATION FOR THE SECOND COMING
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Preparation for second coming Matthew (25:1-13, 28:19-20)
ACTIVITIES: Teachers narrate the parable of the ten (10) virgin, drawing out practical lessons of chastity, patience, vigilance etc.
WEEK 11
TOPIC/CONTENT
REASON FOR COMING SECOND TIME
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Why he is coming the second time (John 14;1 -3).
ACTIVITIES: teacher identifies things they need to change in their lives
Pupils; memorize (Acts 1:11 & the 14:1-3)
WEEK 12
TOPIC/CONTENT
REQUEST FROM GOD
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Guide pupils in identifying things they to ask God to help them change in their lives ACTIVITIES: teacher pray for change
Pupils: pupils also pray for change
Instructional Resources- Bible reading.
WEEK 13: Revision
WEEK 14: Examination
Religious and National Value Education, Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work Primary 3 Federal, the good shepherd, Schemeofwork.com
SECOND TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGION STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY THREE
WEEK 1: Resumption test
WEEK 2
TOPIC/CONTENT
JESUS THE WAY TO THE FATHER
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Jesus the only way to God the father (John 14:6)
Activities: teacher tell the story of Jesus and Nicodemus the way to the father
Pupils: Answer and Questions.
Instructional Resources; pictures or drawing of Nicodemus meeting Jesus.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/CONTENT
PEOPLE ARE SINNERS
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
We are sinners and cannot save ourselves (roman 3:23)
Activities: Teacher explain how to see the father through Jesus Christ
Pupils: participate in discussing how to be born again.
Instructional resources: Pictures of a man been baptized.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
WHY A PERSON BE BORN AGAIN
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
A person be born again to have lives and have it more abundantly. To be save from hell fire.
Activities; Teacher teach the pupils the story of the tax collector.
Pupils; participate in the discussion.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/CONTENT
HOW CAN A PERSON BE BORN AGAIN
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Explain how a person can be born again John 3:1-21.
Through Baptist
– Through life in Christ
– Through the acceptance of Jesus Christ into ones life.
Pupils; to memorize (john 4; 6).
WEEK 6
TOPIC/CONTENT
JESUS THE TRUE GOOD SHEPHERD
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Meaning of the term the good shepherd (john10:1-18)
Activities: Teacher explains the meaning of good shepherd with the story of the lost shepherd.
Pupils: Ask Questions.
Instructional Resources: pictures or drawing of a shepherd tending his sheep.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/CONTENT
THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD SHEPHERD
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Qualities of a good shepherd
-Kind
-loving
-caring
-protective etc.
Activities: Teachers ask of the pupils that have domestic animals and let the pupils explain how they take care of them.
Pupils: participate in the discussion.
Instructional Resources: pictures of Jesus the good shepherd.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/CONTENT
WHY JESUS A GOOD SHEPHERD
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Jesus is a good shepherd John 10:1-18
Activities: Teacher identifies the Qualities of a good shepherd. Lead the pupils to recite (psalms 23).
WEEK 9
TOPIC/CONTENT
JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Meaning of the bread of life (john6:35)
Activities: Teacher to explain the term bread of life.
Pupils: Answer and ask questions.
Instructional Resources: Sample of a real bread.
WEEK 10
TOPIC/CONTENT
SIGNIFICANCE
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Using the reasons why we eat, explain Jesus as the bread of life (John 6:51).
Activities: Teacher lead the class to identify the significance of Jesus as bread of life. E.g. the importance of the word of God (Matt 4:4).
Pupils: Participate in the discussion.
Instructional Resources: Picture showing preacher preaching d of God.
WEEK 11: Revision
WEEK 11: Examination
THIRD TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGION STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY THREE
WEEK 1: Resumption test
WEEK 2
TOPIC/CONTENT
SHOWING HOSPITALITY NEED FOR BEING HOSPITABLE
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Explanation of the term hospitality.
1) Feeding the hungry, helping the needy.
Activities: The teacher explains the term “hospitality”.
Pupils: Ask and answer questions.
Instructional Resources: Bible pictures or drawing of Abraham and Sarah welcoming the Angels and the widow of Zarephath, welcome Elijah.
Need for being hospitable (Roman12:13, Hebrew 13:2)
Activities: Teacher leads the pupils to identify the need for being hospitable.
Pupils: pupils to recall occasions of hospitality by themselves.
Instructional Resources: Pictures of people showing kindness to strangers.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/CONTENT
REASONS FOR SHOWING HOSPITALITY
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Reason for showing hospitality e.g. -to save life, -to show love etc.
Activities: Teacher discusses with the pupils.
Pupils: Ask Questions and answer.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/CONTENT
SHOWING LOVE AND UNSELFISHNESS
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Moral responsibility showing unselfish love to others e.g. telling the truth.
Activities: Teacher explains moral obligation existing between friends.
Pupils: ask and answer questions.
Instructional Resources; Pictures of close friends showing love towards one another through care.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/CONTENT
SHOWING LOVE AND UNSELFISHNESS
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
The love between Jonathan and David (1 Samuel18:1 -4, 23:15-18)
- Protective
Activities: Teacher describes the kind of love existed between Jonathan and David.
Let them” be their brother’s keeper”
Pupils: dramatize the story of David and Jonathan.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/CONTENT
SHOWING LOVE AND UNSELFISHNESS
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Helping someone in need/danger. Luke 10:29-37.
Activities: Explain the kind of love that exist among the pupils.
Pupils: Ask and answer questions.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/CONTENT
SHOWING DESIRE FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE.
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Explanation of peaceful co- existence. Matthew5:21-25 i.e.
Living in peace with one another.
Activities: teacher to explain what peaceful co-existence mean.
Pupils: Ask Questions.
Instructional Resources: picture showing people setting land disputes.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/CONTENT
INSTANCES IN THE BIBLE SHOWING CO-EXISTENCE.
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Instance in the bible of people desiring Abraham and Lot Genesis 13:1-12.
Philemon and Onesimus philemon1:8
Isaac and Abimelech Genesis 26:2-29
Activities: teacher explains instances of people desiring peaceful co-existence e.g. Esau and Jacob, Abraham and Lot.
Pupils: Demonstrate by working together in the classroom.
Instructional Resources: pictures of Christian and Muslim living together.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/CONTENT
IDENTIFY REASONS FOR HAVING PEACE
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Recall how people can show desire for peaceful co-existence e.g. call for dialogue, tolerance, forgiveness call for reconciliation or settlement of disputes.
Activities: Teacher to explain for the pupils e.g.-progress and love – Peace of mind and health
Help of God etc.
WEEK 10 – 11
TOPIC/CONTENT
FORBEARANCE AND UNDERSTANDING
ACTIVITIES/TEACHING GUIDE
Explain the term forbearance
Isaac in the face of provocation Genesis 26:17-23.
Turning enemies into friends be e.g. tolerance, love, Proverbs16:7
Activities: teacher to explain forbearance for the pupils.
Pupils: Ask and answer Questions.
WEEK 12: Revision
WEEK 13: Examination
