Creation

My Purpose: Talents and abilities

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

- identify God's purpose for his/her life to live meaningfully
- explain the meaning of talents and abilities
- appreciate that God has given each person unique talents and abilities

- Learners brainstorm in groups the meaning of talents and abilities
- Write on flash cards why it is important to know their talents and share in class
- Discuss God's purpose for their lives and why it is important to live a purposeful life
- Meditate on Jeremiah 29:11 and share how it applies in their lives

Why is it important to know your talents and abilities?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 1
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Creation

My Purpose: Talents and abilities
Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Responsibilities given by God

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

- narrate the parable of the talents for responsible use of talents
- identify lessons from the parable of the talents
- desire to use talents responsibly in serving God and others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs read James 1:17 and talk about their God-given talents, abilities, and gifts
- In turns read Matthew 25:14-30 on the parable of the talents and narrate how different talents were used
- Watch a video clip on the parable of the talents and discuss lessons learnt

How do you use your talents to serve God and others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 3
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 7
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 10
- Pictures

- Observation - Written assessment - Oral questions

Creation

Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Good stewardship
Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Child labour
The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Reasons for the fall

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

- demonstrate good stewardship by taking care of the environment
- identify his/her roles at home, school and church
- appreciate the importance of being a good steward

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Buzz on how they take care of the environment at home and at school
- Come up with different projects at school e.g. plant trees/vegetables, rear chicken and nurture the projects until they get results/harvest
- List the chores that they do in various places

How can we be good stewards of God's creation?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 12
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 14
- Charts
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 20

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

Creation

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Lessons from the fall
The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Avoiding disobedience

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

- explain lessons learnt from the fall of man
- identify the benefits of obedience
- desire to be obedient

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss lessons learnt from the fall of man (Adam and Eve)
- Brainstorm the benefits of being an obedient person
- Explain why they should obey rules and regulations

How can we avoid disobedience in our lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 22
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 24
- Digital devices

- Portfolios - Written assessment - Observation

Creation

Family Unity: Importance of family unity

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

- explain the importance of family unity to foster harmonious living
- identify factors that promote family unity
- appreciate the value of family unity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List factors that promote family unity and share with the class
- Explain the importance of family unity
- In groups read Psalm 133:1-3 and share what they have learnt from the verse

Why is family unity important?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 25
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs

- Portfolios - Written questions - Observation checklists

Creation

Family Unity: Challenges faced by families
Family Unity: Contributing to a happy family

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

- identify challenges faced by families today
- suggest ways of overcoming family challenges
- desire to contribute to family harmony

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List the challenges they face as a family
- In pairs, discuss ways in which they overcome the challenges as Christians
- Compose a song about overcoming family challenges and sing it to classmates

How can family challenges be overcome?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 28
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 30
- Songs

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists

The Bible

The Bible as a Guide: Uses of the Bible

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

- explain different uses of Bible in the society today
- identify how the Bible guides in day-to-day life
- desire to read the Bible regularly

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List different ways in which the Bible is used today
- Brainstorm on the benefits of reading the Bible
- Write summary points on how the Bible guides them in daily life
- In turns read Joshua 1:8; 2 Timothy 3:16; Deuteronomy 6:4-8, write the verses on flash cards and discuss what they learnt

Why is the Bible referred to as a guide?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 32
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Aural questions - Profiles - Authentic tasks

The Bible

The Bible as a Guide: Benefits of reading the Bible
Bible Stories: Courage - Peter and John in the Temple

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

- identify the benefits of reading the Bible
- explain how the Bible benefits the reader
- appreciate the Bible by reading it always

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Find out from their parents/guardians the importance of reading the Bible and write a report
- Sing relevant songs about the Bible as a guide in daily life
- Share how the Bible guides them to relate with others in class, school, home and in the neighbourhood

What are the benefits of reading the Bible?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 34
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 37

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Bible Stories: Courage - Standing firm in faith

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

- explain reasons why Christians should stand firm in their faith
- outline lessons learnt from the story of Peter and John in the Temple
- desire to demonstrate courage in day-to-day life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose a poem on courage
- Sing a relevant song on courage
- Discuss reasons why Christians should stand firm in their faith
- Explain how to apply the lessons from Peter and John in daily life

Why should Christians stand firm in spiritual matters in their day-to-day life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 40
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

The Bible

Bible Stories: Courage - Demonstrating courage
Wisdom: King Solomon the wise ruler

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

- appreciate the importance of standing firm in the Christian faith
- demonstrate courage in daily living
- desire to be courageous in defending faith

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play situations that require courage
- Share experiences of standing firm in faith
- Discuss ways of demonstrating courage in challenging situations
- Make a poster with courage messages

How can you demonstrate courage in your daily life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 41
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 42

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Wisdom: Lessons from King Solomon

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

- identify lessons learnt from the story of King Solomon
- explain how to apply wisdom in daily life
- appreciate the importance of seeking wisdom from God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Narrate situations/scenarios when they used wisdom to solve a problem
- List lessons learnt from story of King Solomon
- Read Proverbs 9:10 and share with your classmate what you have learnt
- Write Proverbs 9:10 on a flash card and recite it always

Why do we need wisdom in our lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 45
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Wisdom: Applying wisdom in daily life
Respect for the Elderly: Noah and his sons

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

- apply lessons learnt from the story of King Solomon in daily life
- show wisdom in resolving conflicts
- desire to seek God's wisdom in all situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Come up with a play on how to solve disputes wisely
- Role play solving disputes using wisdom
- Make a poster on ways of solving disputes
- Display the poster in class

How can you apply wisdom to solve conflicts?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 47
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 48
- Flash cards

- Observation - Projects - Portfolios - Role play assessment

The Bible

Respect for the Elderly: Ways of showing respect

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

- explain ways of showing respect to the elderly
- identify benefits of respecting the elderly
- respect the elderly at home, church and in the community

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play how to show respect to the elderly at home and in public places
- Compose a poem about respect for the elderly in the society
- Explain the importance of respecting the elderly and those in authority

How can you show respect to the elderly?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 50
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Portfolios - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Bible

God Loves Humility: A hand writes on the wall

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

- explain the story of a hand writes on the wall as guided by the Bible
- identify the sin of King Belshazzar
- appreciate the importance of humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of humility
- List sacred vessels used in their churches
- Read Daniel 5:1-13; 25-28 in turns and narrate the story
- List the holy vessels mentioned in the story

Why should Christians show humility in their interaction with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 52
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

God Loves Humility: Qualities portrayed by Daniel
God Loves Humility: Practicing humility

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of the hand writing on the wall
- outline the benefits of humility as learnt from the story
- desire to be humble in all interactions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the story and say what they have learnt from the story
- Outline qualities portrayed by Daniel in the story
- Debate on the advantages of humility
- List ways in which they can show excellence in whatever they are asked to do

What qualities did Daniel portray in the story?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 54
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 58
- Charts

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

John the Baptist: The teachings of John the Baptist

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

- explain the teachings of John the Baptist as a forerunner of the Messiah
- identify the importance of repentance
- desire to live according to John's teachings

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List the causes of social injustices in the society today
- Read Luke 3:3 and explain the teachings from the text
- Brainstorm on the meaning of baptism of repentance

What values should guide Christian living?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 77
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

John the Baptist: Lessons from John's teachings
John the Baptist: Social justice

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

- outline lessons learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist
- explain the meaning of social justice
- desire to practice social justice in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns read Luke 3:9-14 and list instructions given to the crowds by John the Baptist
- List values learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist
- Say how they practice the values mentioned in the Bible text

How can we apply John's teachings in our daily lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 79
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 83
- Song books

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Events during baptism

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

- outline the events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ
- explain why Jesus was baptized
- appreciate Jesus' humility in being baptized

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs state the meaning of baptism and report to the class
- Share their own experiences of baptism
- In pairs read Luke 3:21-22
- In groups identify the key events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ

Why was Jesus Christ baptized?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 85
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Importance of baptism
The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Exercising humility

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

- state the importance of Baptism in the life of a Christian
- explain how baptism relates to Christian life
- desire to follow Jesus' example of baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw a picture on the events that took place during the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- In groups discuss the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian
- Role play the baptism of Jesus Christ

What is the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 87
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 88
- Drawing materials

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

The Life of Jesus

God's Power over Nature: Calming the storm

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

- narrate the miracle of calming the storm as guided by the scriptures
- identify how Jesus demonstrated power over nature
- appreciate God's power over nature

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs brainstorm on challenges they face in day-to-day life
- Read and narrate the miracle in Mark 4:35-39
- Watch a video clip on Jesus calming the storm
- Discuss how Jesus Christ showed power over nature

Why did Jesus calm the storm?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 89
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

God's Power over Nature: Lessons from calming the storm
God's Power over Nature: Challenges faced by Christians

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

- discuss lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- explain the nature of God from the miracle
- desire to trust in God's power in difficult situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- Sing a song about Jesus calming the storm
- Write a poem on God's power over nature

How did God show power over nature?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 91
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures

- Observation - Projects - Portfolios - Oral assessment

The Life of Jesus

Feeding the Four Thousand: Ways of helping the needy

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

- describe ways of helping those in need
- identify reasons for helping the needy
- desire to help the needy in the society

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on reasons why Christians help those who are affected by disasters
- Narrate to classmates about a time when they participated in donating clothes or food to the needy
- List five ways to show kindness to the needy

How did Jesus Christ show compassion to others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 93
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

Feeding the Four Thousand: The miracle

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

- describe the story of feeding of the four thousand men
- identify how Jesus showed compassion
- appreciate Jesus' concern for people's needs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups read Matthew 15:32-38 and retell the story of feeding the four thousand
- Watch a video clip on the feeding of the four thousand
- In groups discuss and summarize lessons learnt from miracle

Why should Christians help those in need?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 95
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

Feeding the Four Thousand: Showing compassion
Healing the Paralyzed Man: The miracle

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

- explain ways Christians show compassion to the needy in the society
- identify values demonstrated by Jesus in the miracle
- desire to help the needy in the society

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw pictures on the miracle of feeding the four thousand
- In groups list ways of showing kindness to the needy
- Write down how they are going to help the needy in their community

How can we show compassion to the needy in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 97
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 98
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

Healing the Paralyzed Man: Lessons from the healing

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

- explain lessons learnt from the healing of the paralyzed man
- identify values demonstrated by the friends of the paralyzed man
- desire to help others in need

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on Jesus healing the paralytic man
- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man
- Make a card with a thanksgiving prayer to Jesus Christ for healing

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the paralyzed man?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 100
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Card-making materials

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

The Life of Jesus

Healing the Paralyzed Man: Praying for healing
Teachings of Jesus Christ: Parable of the Lost Sheep

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

- desire to pray to God when faced with different challenges such as sickness and disease
- compose a song on the healing power of God
- believe in God's healing power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose and sing a song on the healing power of God
- Share with classmates a challenge they faced and how God helped them overcome it
- Write a prayer for a classmate who is facing a challenge

How can prayer help us in times of challenges?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 101
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 102
- Pictures

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

Teachings of Jesus Christ: Lessons from the parable

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

- explain lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- identify ways of evangelizing to the lost
- desire to share God's love with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Work as a class to role play the parable of the lost sheep
- Describe how to use different ways to evangelize to others
- Do an Internet search and write down lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep

Why should Christians search for a lost sheep?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 104
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

Teachings of Jesus Christ: Reaching out to the lost
Responsible Living: Sermon on the Mountain - Virtues

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

- desire to reach out to the lost as taught by Jesus Christ
- explain how to help friends who have strayed from faith
- appreciate the importance of caring for others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Come up with a tune for a song about the lost sheep and sing it together in class
- Discuss how to show concern for a friend who is doing the wrong thing
- Make a poster about obeying school rules to discourage bad behavior

How can we reach out to those who have strayed from God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 106
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 107
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

Responsible Living: Benefits of observing moral teachings

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

- explain the benefits of observing the moral teachings of Jesus for own self and others
- match each teaching with its correct reward
- desire to practice Jesus' moral teachings

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Match each teaching with its correct benefit/reward
- In pairs brainstorm the benefits of observing the virtues and share with the class
- In pairs share incidences when they demonstrated the virtues mentioned in the Bible verses provided

How should a Christian relate with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 109
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

The Life of Jesus

Responsible Living: Promoting peaceful co-existence

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

- recognize the importance of living in harmony with others for peaceful co-existence
- explain how to promote peace in society
- desire to live in harmony with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Imagine having interclass sports competition and discuss how to ensure everyone is happy
- Talk about times when they have demonstrated the virtues of mercy, purity of heart, and peace
- Explain to classmates how a Christian should live peacefully with others
- Draw a picture of Jesus teaching people on a mountainside

How can we promote peaceful co-existence in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 110
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

The Rich Young Ruler: The story
The Rich Young Ruler: Lessons from the story

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

- narrate the story of the rich young man as guided by the Bible text
- identify what Jesus asked the rich young man to do
- appreciate the importance of putting God first

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write down the definition of eternal life
- Name something special that they treasure very much and tell classmates if they can give it up to follow Jesus
- Read Matthew 19:16-22 and narrate the story of the rich young man

Why did the rich young man find it difficult to share his wealth with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 112
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 114

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

The Rich Young Ruler: Applying lessons from the story

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

- apply lessons learnt from the story in their day-to-day life
- explain how to empower the needy
- appreciate the importance of respecting spiritual and material resources

In groups, learners are guided to:
- How do people in your community support the needy?
- Explain how the leaders in your community empower the needy
- Write down ways in which you share what you have with the needy in your community
- Discuss what projects can be carried out in your community to empower the needy

How can we empower the needy in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 115
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

The Life of Jesus

Persistence in Prayer: A friend at midnight
Persistence in Prayer: Lessons from the parable
Persistence in Prayer: Applying lessons from the parable

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

- narrate the story of a friend at midnight according to the scriptures
- explain the meaning of persistence
- appreciate the importance of persistence in prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of the word 'parable'
- Read Luke 11:5-8 and narrate the parable
- Watch a video clip on the parable of a friend at midnight
- Outline lessons learnt from the story

How does the parable of a friend at midnight relate to Christians today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 117
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 119
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 121
- Pictures

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes