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FIRST TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY FOUR
RELIGIOUS AND VALUE EDUCATION (RVE)
WEEK 1
BROAD TOPIC
We are children of one Father
CONTENT
i. The fatherhood of God (John 1:12; 3:16) and brotherhood of man (Matt. 5:21-24)
ii.The significance of being in Christ (John 13:34-35)
ACTIVITIES
Ask the pupils to explain how members of the same family should behave towards one another.
a.Parents to children
b.Children among themselves
c.Children to parents
WEEK 2
We are children of one Father
BROAD TOPIC
CONTENT
i. Attitude of children of one father (1John 4:7-8)
ii.Importance of living in peace
ACTIVITIES
Lead the pupils to memorise the passage (Mk 12:29-31)
WEEK 3
BROAD TOPIC
We are children of one Father
CONTENT
i. Examples of parents’ call to their children and why they are called.
ii. The purpose of God’s call for service
ACTIVITIES
Lead the pupils to dramatize model family life
WEEK 4
BROAD TOPIC
God calls us for a purpose
CONTENT
Right response to God’s call (i.e. obedience) 1 Sam 3:10; Isaiah 6:8
ACTIVITIES
i.Ask pupils to give examples of when their parents call them and why?
ii.Guide and discuss the purpose of God’s call.
WEEK 5
BROAD TOPIC
God calls us for a purpose
CONTENT
The story of the call of Abraham (Gen 12:1-3; 4-9)
ACTIVITIES
i. Explain the right response to God’s call
ii. Tell the story of the call of Abraham and his obedience to God’s call.
WEEK 6
BROAD TOPIC
God calls us for a purpose
CONTENT
Benefits of obedience to God’s call
a. Luke 5:1-11
b. Gen. 12:10 – 20
ACTIVITIES
Enumerate the benefits of obedience to God’s call to
WEEK 7
BROAD TOPIC
God gives this law to us.
CONTENT
i. Meaning of Law
ii. Importance of school rules and regulations
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 8
BROAD TOPIC
God gives this law to us.
CONTENT
Reason why God gave the ten commandment – Exodus 20:1 – 17
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 9
BROAD TOPIC
God gives this law to us.
CONTENT
i. The importance of Law to the Israelites
ii. Purposes of law in our society
a. Regulate conduct
b. Maintain order
ACTIVITIES
1. Explain the term law
2. Lead pupils to discuss the importance of school rules and regulations
WEEK 10
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus Loves all people
CONTENT
i. Identify various ways Jesus showed love to his people
ii. By dying on the cross to redeem/save us (john 3:16; 15:12)
iii. By loving his enemies who crucified him (matt 5:44 – 48
ACTIVITIES
3. Explain the importance of the law to the Israelites and to our society
4. Guide pupils to memorize the ten commandment
5. Writes the Ten Commandments on the chalkboard
6. Arrange a film show
WEEK 11
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus loves all people
CONTENT
I. Identify instances Jesus demonstrated his love
ii.Blind Bartimeaus (Mk10:46)
iii.Zacheaus (luke 19:1-6)
ACTIVITIES
1. Lead people to identify various ways Jesus showed love to people
WEEK 12
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus loves all people
CONTENT
Jesus demonstrated His love Conts: Adulterous woman (John 8:1 – 11)
ACTIVITIES
2.Lead pupils to mention instances of Jesus demonstrating love for mankind
3.Explain the importance of showing love to one another
WEEK 13: REVISION
WEEK 14: EXAMINATION AND CLOSING
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SECOND TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY FOUR
RELIGIOUS AND VALUE EDUCATION (RVE)
WEEK 1
BROAD TOPIC
JESUS gives His life for us on the cross
CONTENT
Reasons for Jesus giving His life for us (John 3:16)
I. It was God’s will
ii.He came for the purpose of saving us from sin and reconciling us to God
iii.He loved the world (John 15:13 -14)
ACTIVITIES
1. Explain reasons why Jesus gave his life for us.
2. Lead the pupils to identify the sacrifice Jesus made for us
3. Guide the pupils in discussing the significance of Jesus giving His life for us
WEEK 2
BROAD TOPIC
JESUS gives His life for us on the cross
CONTENT
Sacrifice Involved in Jesus giving His life for us
I. The arrest of Jesus (Matt 26:47 – 54)
ii.Trials and suffering of Jesus (Luke 23:1 – 13)
iii.The death of Jesus on the cross (Luke 23:44 – 49)
ACTIVITIES
I. Explain what new life means
ii.List some of the evidences of a new life
iii.Lead the pupils to read the bible passages
WEEK 3
BROAD TOPIC
JESUS gives His life for us on the cross
CONTENT
Trials and suffering of Jesus
i.Jesus before Pilate (Luke 23:1 – 7)
ii.Jesus before Herod (Luke 23:8 -12)
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 4
BROAD TOPIC
JESUS gives His life for us on the cross
CONTENT
The death of Jesus on the cross
i.Luke 23:44 – 49
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 5
BROAD TOPIC
JESUS gives His life for us on the cross
CONTENT
Importance of Jesus laying down his life for us
i.To save us from sin and to save us from death
ii.To make us one with the Father
Ways one can show love to a friend, brother or country
a.Sacrificing for your friend or brother or country even if it means dying for them.
b.Caring is the aid of them when they are in need.
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 6
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus gives us a new life
CONTENT
Explanation of the term – new life
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 7
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus gives us a new life
CONTENT
Evidence of new life
i. List some evidence of new life e.g.
a. Change in behaviour
b. Living a happy life in Christ etc.
ii. Evidence of a new life from the bible (Acts 16:31 – 34)
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 8
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus gives us a new life
CONTENT
The fruits of a new life (Gal. 5:22 – 26)
ACTIVITIES
List the characteristics of a new life
WEEK 9
BROAD TOPIC
Jesus gives us a new life
CONTENT
Characteristics of a new life
i. Right living
ii. Obedience ,
living a happy life with everyone, etc
WEEK 10: REVISION
WEEK 11 and 12: REVISION AND EXAMINATION
THIRD TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY FOUR
RELIGIOUS AND VALUE EDUCATION (RVE)
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES CURRICULUM PRIMARY 4 THIRD TERM
WEEK 1
BROAD TOPIC
God and Our Talents
CONTENT
Tell the story of the talents (Matt 25:13 – 30)
ACTIVITIES
Give illustration of people with gifts and abilities and how they are serving God with them e.g. Christian Musicians, carpenters, pastors, etc
WEEK 2
BROAD TOPIC
God and Our Talents
CONTENT
How gifts and abilities come from God
– Illustrations of people with gifts and abilities and how they are serving God with them e.g. Christian Musicians, carpenters, pastors, etc
ACTIVITIES
Give illustration of people with gifts and abilities and how they are serving God with them e.g. Christian Musicians, carpenters, pastors, etc
WEEK 3
BROAD TOPIC
God and Our Talents
CONTENT
How gifts and talents are distributed according to each person’s abilities
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 4
BROAD TOPIC
God and Our Talents
CONTENT
Stress the purpose for which gifts and abilities are given (for service of God and humanity)
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 5
BROAD TOPIC
God and Our Talents
CONTENT
Where and how we can use our gifts and abilities (at home, church, school, communities)
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 6
BROAD TOPIC
God and Our Talents
CONTENT
Consequences for not using our gifts and abilities to serve e.g. judgement, loss of talent and condemnation at the end.
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 7
BROAD TOPIC
Kindness to others
CONTENT
Narrate the story of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:29 – 37)
ACTIVITIES
Explain that a neighbour is anyone in need of help
WEEK 8
BROAD TOPIC
Kindness to others
CONTENT
People with the opportunity to help in the passage (Priest, Levite, Samaritan)
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 9
BROAD TOPIC
Kindness to others
CONTENT
People in need of help in our communities e.g. Orphans, the sick, beggars, homeless, etc
ACTIVITIES
Lead the pupils to identify the needy people around them.
WEEK 10
BROAD TOPIC
Kindness to others
CONTENT
Ways we can help the needy around us
– Praying,
– Sharing things,
– Food and
– Visitations
ACTIVITIES
Guide pupils in discussing ways they can be of help.
WEEK 11: REVISION
WEEK 12 and 13: EXAMINATION AND CLOSING
