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 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
The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Lessons from 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

- 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
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 22
- Songs

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

Creation

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Avoiding disobedience
Family Unity: Importance of family unity

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

- apply lessons learnt from the fall of man by avoiding disobedience
- explain why obedience is important
- desire to obey God, parents and teachers

- Discuss the importance of obedience with classmates
- Write obedience messages using various ways: making posters, composing poems and songs, drawing
- Display or present obedience messages during school assembly

What are the consequences of disobedience?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 24
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 25
- Songs

- Oral Questions - Portfolios - Observation Schedule

Creation

Family Unity: Challenges faced by families

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

- 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

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists

Creation
The Bible

Family Unity: Contributing to a happy family
Worship of the True God: Mount Carmel contest

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

- outline ways he/she can contribute to a happy family
- participate in doing different chores at home
- desire to make family members happy

- Say how they can make their family happy as young people
- Copy a table in exercise books and fill in the chores they do at home and the time they usually do them
- Sing a song related to overcoming family challenges

How can family unity be maintained?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 30
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 59
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

The Bible

Worship of the True God: Distinguishing between true and false gods
Worship of the True God: Avoiding idol worship

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

- distinguish between true God and false gods
- outline lessons learnt from Mount Carmel contest
- avoid idol worship in daily life

- List the difference between the true God and false gods from the contest
- Describe lessons learnt from the Mount Carmel Contest
- Discuss why Elijah defended the worship of the true God
- Explain why it is good to worship the true God

What are the differences between the true God and false gods?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 62
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 65
- Manila papers
- Markers

- Portfolios - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Bible

God's Protection: The birth of Moses

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

- narrate the story of Moses as guided by the scriptures
- identify how God protected Moses through different people
- appreciate God's protection in life

- Share experiences of when and how God protected them from danger
- Read Exodus 2:1-10 in turns and narrate the story in the class
- Watch a video clip on Moses being rescued by Pharaoh's daughter (Exodus 2:5-6)

How did God protect Moses?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 66
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

God's Protection: Lessons from the story of Moses
God's Protection: Depending on God's guidance

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of Moses
- identify values demonstrated by characters in the story
- desire to depend on God for guidance and protection

- Discuss lessons learnt from the story and write summary points
- State values learnt from the story
- Discuss in groups why their parents and teachers expect them to observe safety
- Sing a song relevant to the birth of Moses

What lessons can we learn from the story of Moses' birth?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 70
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 71
- Colored papers

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

The Bible

Service to God: The call of Moses
Service to God: Lessons from the call of Moses

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

- narrate the story of the call of Moses as guided by the scriptures
- identify how God called Moses to serve Him
- appreciate God's call to serve Him

- Brainstorms on why they should participate in Church activities
- In groups read Exodus 3:1-10 and narrate the story of the call of Moses
- Watch a video clip on the call of Moses

Why did God call Moses?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 72
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 74
- Charts

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

Service to God: Christian leaders obeying God

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

- explain ways Christian leaders obey God's instructions today
- identify importance of obeying God's instructions
- appreciate the importance of obeying God's instructions

- Discuss how Christian leaders obey God's instructions today
- Identify ways of serving God in the community
- Write down guidelines for obeying God's instructions
- Present their findings to classmates

How do Christian leaders obey God's instructions today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 76
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

John the Baptist: The teachings of John the Baptist
John the Baptist: Lessons from John's teachings

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

- 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
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 79

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

John the Baptist: Social justice
The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Events during baptism

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

- apply values learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist in daily life
- identify social injustices in the society today
- desire to be God fearing Christians as exemplified by John the Baptist

- List the social injustices that John the Baptist condemned in his teachings
- Come up with a tune for a song on social justice and sing it together in class
- Write a story about a village, describing how they practiced values of social justice and their outcomes

How can we fight social injustice in our society?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 83
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 85
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Importance of baptism

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

- 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

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

The Life of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Exercising humility
God's Power over Nature: Calming the storm

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

- emulate Jesus Christ by exercising humility in his/her relationship with others
- explain how Jesus displayed humility during His baptism
- desire to be humble in interactions with others

- Discuss how humility can promote unity in the family
- Draw a picture showing how baptism is carried out in their church
- Display the drawing in class

How can we exercise humility in our daily lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 88
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 89

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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

- 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

- 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
Feeding the Four Thousand: Showing compassion

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 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
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 97
- Drawing materials
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

Healing the Paralyzed Man: The miracle
Healing the Paralyzed Man: Lessons from the healing

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

- describe the miracle of healing the paralyzed man
- identify the faith demonstrated by the paralyzed man's friends
- appreciate Jesus' power to heal

- Share experiences of challenges they have faced in life
- Brainstorm on the importance of depending on God when faced with challenges such as sickness and disease
- In pairs read the story in Mark 2:1-5 and retell the miracle

Why was the paralyzed man brought to Jesus?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 98
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 100
- Card-making materials

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

Healing the Paralyzed Man: Praying for healing

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

- 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

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

Teachings of Jesus Christ: Parable of the Lost Sheep
Teachings of Jesus Christ: Lessons from the parable

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

- narrate the parable of the lost sheep
- identify the meaning of the parable
- appreciate God's concern for sinners

- Discuss what they do when they lose something special
- Read Luke 15:1-7
- Narrate the story of the lost sheep to classmates
- Identify who the different characters in the parable represent

Who is the lost sheep in the parable?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 102
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 104

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

Teachings of Jesus Christ: Reaching out to the lost

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

- 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

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

Responsible Living: Sermon on the Mountain - Virtues
Responsible Living: Benefits of observing moral teachings

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

- outline the virtues Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mountain for application in day to day life
- explain the meaning of virtues taught by Jesus
- desire to practice the virtues in daily life

- Discuss how they solve disputes in their class
- Read Matthew 5:7-9
- Discuss the meanings of virtues (mercy, purity of heart, peace) and report to the class
- In groups discuss how they demonstrate the virtues in their relationship with others

How do the virtues that Jesus taught at the Mount of Olives affect human interactions?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 107
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 109

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Life of Jesus

Responsible Living: Promoting peaceful co-existence
The Rich Young Ruler: The story

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

- 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
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 112
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus

The Rich Young Ruler: Lessons from the story

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- identify what kept the rich young man from eternal life
- desire to prioritize spiritual over material wealth

- Role play the story of the rich young man
- Discuss lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- Compose a poem about eternal life using a digital device
- Recite the poem to classmates

What can we learn from the story of the rich young man?

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

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus

The Rich Young Ruler: Applying lessons from the story
Persistence in Prayer: A friend at midnight

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

- 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
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 117

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

The Life of Jesus

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:

- outline lessons learnt from the story of a friend at midnight
- identify values portrayed in the parable
- desire to be persistent in prayers

- Read Luke 11:9-13
- Dramatize the story of a friend at midnight
- Discuss in groups the importance of being persistent in prayers
- Sing a relevant song on the story of a friend at midnight

What lessons can we learn from the parable of a friend at midnight?

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

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Church

The Early Church: Unity of believers

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

- identify various definitions of unity of believers in the early church
- explain the importance of unity in the church
- desire to promote unity among believers

- In groups discuss why unity is important at school, home and in church
- In pairs, describe various definitions of the term 'Church'
- In pairs read Acts 2:42-47 and list activities that brought unity in the early church

Why is unity important in the church today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 122
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Early Church: Activities promoting unity
The Early Church: Strategies for promoting unity

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

- outline activities which promoted unity among believers in the early church
- identify acts of charity done by churches today
- desire to participate in church activities

- In pairs, outline acts of charity/mercy done by churches today
- Watch a video clip on people helping the needy
- Brainstorm on strategies used by Christians to promote unity

How is the church involved in charity work today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 124
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 128
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Church

The Lord's Supper: Events during the Last Supper
The Lord's Supper: Significance to Christians
The Lord's Supper: Values during celebration

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

- describe the events that took place during the Lord's Supper
- narrate how the Lord's Supper is celebrated in their church
- appreciate the significance of the Lord's Supper

- Discuss how the Lords' supper is organized in their churches
- Sing a relevant song and explain the meaning
- In turns, read Luke 22:14-20 and describe the events mentioned in the text
- Watch a video on the Lord's Supper

Why did Jesus eat the Passover meal with His disciples?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 129
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 133
- Drawing materials

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes