Class: Primary 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 10
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Topic: Ways of Protection – How God Protects Us
Content: Ways in which God protects us.

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

  • Understand and identify various ways in which God protects us.
  • Recite the memory verse.

Instructional Materials:

  • Bible
  • Visual aids (pictures depicting protection scenes)
  • Flashcards with key points
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Notebooks and pens

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding God’s protection helps pupils feel secure and connected to God’s love.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have basic knowledge of God and may have heard about His protection.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Ways of Protection

Content (Steps)TimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Introduction5 minsStorytelling– Begin with a discussion on protection – wearing helmets, using umbrellas.
– Explain that God also protects us in different ways.
– Listen attentively.
– Engage in the discussion.
Bible Reading8 minsBible Reading & Discussion– Read Psalm 121:7-8 (God’s protection) together as a class.
– Discuss how God watches over us.
– Listen to the Bible reading.
– Engage in discussions about God’s protection.
Discussion & Reflection8 minsGroup Discussion– Ask pupils how they think God protects us.
– Guide a discussion on ways God keeps us safe.
– Share their thoughts on God’s protection.
– Engage in discussions.
Memory Verse5 minsMemory Verse– Teach a memory verse related to God’s protection.
– Explain the verse’s meaning.
– Repeat the memory verse together.
– Understand the verse’s meaning.
Scriptural References7 minsGroup Activity– Divide pupils into groups and provide them with scriptural references (Psalm 91:11, Isaiah 41:10).
– Guide them to read and discuss how God protects in each verse.
– Participate in assigned groups.
– Read and discuss their verses.
Note Taking7 minsNote Taking– Provide pupils with a note summarizing the lesson’s key points on God’s protection.
– Pupils copy the note into their notebooks.
– Copy the note into their notebooks.
Conclusion5 minsRecap & Reflection– Summarize the main points about how God protects us.
– Ask pupils to share their thoughts on God’s care.
– Listen to the summary.
– Share reflections on God’s protection.
Evaluation5 minsQuestion & Answer– Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.
– Encourage pupils to share how they feel knowing God protects them.
– Participate in answering questions.
– Share their feelings about God’s protection.

Memory Verse:
“He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” – Psalm 91:11

Note to Pupils:
Today, we learned how God protects us like a guardian. Let’s remember that God cares for us always.

Ways of Protection

Here are some ways that God protects us:

  1. Guardian Angels: God sends angels to watch over and protect us from harm (Psalm 91:11).
  2. Strength and Courage: God gives us strength and courage to face challenges and difficulties (Isaiah 41:10).
  3. Guidance: God guides our steps and helps us make wise decisions (Proverbs 3:5-6).
  4. Comfort: God comforts us in times of sadness or fear (Psalm 23:4).
  5. Love: God’s love surrounds and protects us, showing us that we are cared for (Romans 8:38-39).
  6. Provision: God provides for our needs, ensuring we have what we require (Matthew 6:26-27).
  7. Safety: God keeps us safe from dangers we may not even be aware of (Psalm 121:7-8).
  8. Salvation: God offers us the greatest protection by saving us from the consequences of sin (John 3:16).

Evaluation:

  1. How does God protect us?
  2. What is the memory verse for today?

Teaching Aids:

  • Bible
  • Visual aids (pictures, diagrams)
  • Flashcards with key points
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Notebooks and pens

Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.