Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Importance of studying Christian Religious Education

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

Explain the meaning of Christian Religious Education.
Discuss the importance of learning Christian Religious Education as a subject.
Discuss the relevance of learning Christian Religious Education at Junior Secondary School.
Prepare a personal journal
Appreciate the importance of learning Christian Religious Education.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Explain the meaning of Christian Religious Education.
- Discuss the importance of learning Christian Religious Education as a subject.
- Discuss the relevance of learning Christian Religious Education at Junior Secondary School
-Prepare a personal journal on how learning Christian Religious Education has helped her/him to change their behaviour

What is the meaning of Christian Religious Education? What is the relevance of learning Christian Religious Education at Junior Secondary School?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB; Top Scholar C.R.E page 1-3

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Promoting sound moral and religious values through C.R.E
Applying values acquired in Christian Religious Education in interaction with others

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

Identify values acquired through learning Christian Religious Education.
Discuss how the values are acquired in the learning of Christian Religious Education.
Prepare flashcards and write messages that promote sound moral and religious values.
Appreciate the values learnt through Christian Religious Education.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Identify values acquired through learning Christian Religious Education.
-Discuss how the values are acquired in the learning of Christian Religious Education.
-Prepare flashcards and write messages that promote sound moral and religious values.

What are the religious values learnt through Christian Religious Education?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 4
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 4-7

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

The background to the call of Abraham

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

Read the Bible; Genesis 11: 24-32, 12: 1
Narrate the call of Abraham.
Appreciate the importance of a good relationship with others.

In groups, learners are guided to read the Bible; Genesis 11: 24-32, 12: 1
In groups, learners are guided to narrate the call of Abraham.

Who was Abraham's wife? What did God ask Abraham to leave behind?

Good News Bible
Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 24-25

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God

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

Identify ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
Share their experiences about when they showed faith in God.
Appreciate the ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God.

In pairs, learners are guided to identify ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
In pairs, learners are guided to share their experiences about when they showed faith in God.

Why is faith important to us?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 25

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God

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

Read the Bible; Hebrews 11: 1-6
Explain the meaning of faith.
Sing a song about faith in God.
Appreciate the importance of having faith.

Learners are guided to read the Bible; Hebrews 11: 1-6
Learners are guided to explain the meaning of faith.
Learners are guided to sing a song about faith in God.

How is faith seen in the loves of Abel and Enoch?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 26
Songs Digital devices
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 27-28

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God

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

Explain how Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
Discuss the reasons why Abraham is referred to as the father of faith.
Appreciate the importance of having faith.

Learners are guided to explain how Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the reasons why Abraham is referred to as the father of faith.

What did God provide for the sacrifice?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 28

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Applying faith in different situations as exemplified by Abraham

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

Read the story in learner's book 8 page 29 and answer the questions that follow.
Narrate to their classmates an experience when they applied faith in God to help them overcome a challenging situation.
Emulate the actions of Abraham.

In groups, learners are guided to Read the story in learner's book 8 page 29 and answer the questions that follow.
In groups, learners are guided to narrate to their classmates an experience when they applied faith in God to help them overcome a challenging situation.

How should Christians demonstrate faith in their daily lives?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 29-30

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Applying faith in different situations as exemplified by Abraham
The promises made by God to Abraham and their importance to Christians today

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

Recite the poem in learner's book 8 page 30
Identify the situations in which Abraham was required to apply faith in God.
Discuss ways in which you can apply faith by emulating Abraham in their life.
Apply faith in different situations as exemplified by Abraham.

As a class, learners are guided to recite the poem in learner's book 8 page 30
Learners are guided to identify the situations in which Abraham was required to apply faith in God.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss ways in which you can apply faith by emulating Abraham in their life.

Why is Abraham referred to as the father of faith?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 30-31
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 31-33

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Importance of God's promises to Abraham to Christians today

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

State the importance of God's promises to Abraham to Christians today.
Identify the different ways in which God protects us from danger, just as He promised Abraham.
Discuss ways in which God's promises to Abraham are important in their daily life.
Appreciate the promises made by God to Abraham and their importance to Christians today.

Learners are guided to state the importance of God's promises to Abraham to Christians today.
Learners are guided to identify the different ways in which God protects us from danger, just as He promised Abraham.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss ways in which God's promises to Abraham are important in their daily life.

How is faith important to Christians today?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 33-34

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Importance of God's promises to Abraham to Christians today

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

Compose a song about the promises of God to Abraham.
Practise the sing and sing it.
Explain the importance of having faith in God.
Acknowledge the importance of God's promises to Abraham to Christians today.

In groups, learners are guided to compose a song about the promises of God to Abraham.
In groups, learners are guided to practise the sing and sing it.
Learners are guided to explain the importance of having faith in God.

What advice would you give to someone who doesn't fulfil his/her promises?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 35-36

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Abrahamic covenant; The meaning of covenant.
Covenant in modern life and their importance

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

Define the term

Learners are guided to define the term

What is a covenant?

Good News Bible
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Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 37-38
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 39-40

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The Bible

Importance of covenant in modern life

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

List some of the modern covenants that are made in their community.
Discuss the importance of these covenant to the people involved.
Appreciate the covenants in modern life.

Learners are guided to list some of the modern covenants that are made in their community.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of these covenant to the people involved.

What are the importance of covenants in modern life?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 41-42

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Characteristics of ungodly covenants today

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

List some of the ungodly covenants in the society today.
Explain the reasons why people engage in ungodly covenants.
Recite the poem in learner's book 8 page 42
Appreciate the importance of being assertive.

In pairs, learners are guided to list some of the ungodly covenants in the society today.
In pairs, learners are guided to explain the reasons why people engage in ungodly covenants.
In pairs, learners are guided to recite the poem in learner's book 8 page 42

What should you do when you are tempted to engage in an ungodly covenant?

Good News Bible
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Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 42-43

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Characteristics of ungodly covenants today
The importance of God's covenant with Abraham

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

State the characteristics of ungodly covenants today.
Evaluate the characteristics of the ungodly covenants.
Appreciate the importance of godly covenants.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the characteristics of ungodly covenants today.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to evaluate the characteristics of the ungodly covenants.

How can one distinguish between godly and ungodly covenants?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 43-45
Pictures Songs
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 45-47

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

The importance of God's covenant with Abraham

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

Discuss ways in which God's covenant with Abraham is important to Christian today.
Watch a video clip of God's covenant with Abraham, according to Genesis 15:1-18
Appreciate the importance of God's covenant with Abraham.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss ways in which God's covenant with Abraham is important to Christian today
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video clip of God's covenant with Abraham, according to Genesis 15:1-18

What are the requirements for the covenant to take place?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 47-48

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Bible

Importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants

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

Explain the meaning of

Learners are guided to explain the meaning of

What is circumcision? What is the importance of circumcision among the males?

Good News Bible
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Charts
Oxford; Alive Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 48-49

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

The Church

Biblical teachings on selected forms of worship
Importance of prayer and fasting to Christians

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

Define the term worship.
Discuss why worship is important to Christians in their day-to-day lives.
Compose songs on the Lord's Prayer.
Have a desire to worship God all the time.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Define the term worship.
- Discuss why worship is important to Christians in their day-to-day lives.
- Compose songs on the Lord's Prayer.

Where do you worship God? What do you do during worship?

Good News Bible
Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 100-103
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 103-104

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

Ways in which Christians apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting

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

Identify ways in which Christians can apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting.
State the values that are demonstrated in Christian worship.
Sing a song on the Lord's prayer.
Appreciate ways in which Christians can apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Identify ways in which Christians can apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting.
- State the values that are demonstrated in Christian worship.
- Sing a song on the Lord's prayer.

Which ways can Christians apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 104-108

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

Contribution of the church towards education and health

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

Explain the meaning of education.
Discuss the contribution of the church towards education.
Compile a brief report on the contribution of the church towards health in Kenya.
Appreciate the contribution of the church towards education.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Explain the meaning of education.
- Discuss the contribution of the church towards education.
- Compile a brief report on the contribution of the church towards health in Kenya.

What is the contribution of the church towards education?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 108-111

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church
Christian Living.

The role of the church in health
Human Sexuality.

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

Identify the role of the Church in health.
Discuss the barriers to effective church mission work in health and education.
Design posters on the benefits of missionary work in education in Kenya.
Appreciate the contribution of the church towards health.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify the role of the Church in health.
- Discuss the barriers to effective church mission work in health and education.
- Design posters on the benefits of missionary work in education in Kenya.

What is the contribution of the church towards health?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 111-114
Digital devices.
Top Scholar CRE pg 116-117.

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality -Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships.

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

State the meaning of healthy and unhealthy relationship.
Outline and discuss the indicators of healthy and unhealthy relationship among young people.
Prepare flashcards showing the life skills needed to maintain healthy relationship.
Desire to have and maintain a healthy relationship among the peers.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the meaning of healthy and unhealthy relationship.
discuss the examples or indicators of healthy and unhealthy relationship among young people.
search and discuss the life skills needed to maintain healthy relationships.
Prepare flashcards showing the life skills needed to maintain healthy relationship.
Prepare a one week journal on how you can promote healthy relationship and avoid unhealthy relationship.

How can you overcome unhealthy relationship? What are some of the examples of healthy and unhealthy relationship among young people?

Top Scholar CRE pg 118-119.
Flashcards.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Journal. Oral questions. Written tests.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify the circumstances that lead to an unhealthy relationship among peers.
Discuss the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationship.
Summarize the points on circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationship in their exercise books.
Recognize circumstances that may lead to unhealthy relationship among his/her peers.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
read the story in learner's book and identify the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationship among peers.
discuss the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationships among peers/young people.
summarize the points in their exercise books.

What leads to an unhealthy relationship among peers?

Top Scholar CRE pg 120.

Observation. Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

.Define the term Sexual temptation.
Discuss the circumstances that can lead to sexual temptation among young people.
Sort out circumstances that can lead to sexual temptation.
Summarize the points on circumstances that lead to sexual temptation on charts.
Acknowledge the circumstances that can lead to sexual temptations.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm the meaning of sexual temptation.
identify and discuss the circumstances that lead to sexual temptation among the young people.
Prepare charts showing circumstances that lead to sexual temptation and display in class.

What is sexual temptation? What circumstances can lead to sexual temptation?

Top Scholar CRE pg 121.
Charts.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar CRE pg 122.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

Read the different biblical texts.
Discuss the biblical teachings on Sexual temptations.
Sumarize the biblical teachings on charts and present in class.
Apply the biblical teachings in their lifes.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
Take turns in reading the Bible texts;1st Corinthians 6:9,18,Phillipians 4:8-9, Galatians 5:23,1st Thessalonians 4:3.
identify and discuss the biblical teachings from the texts on sexual temptations.
summarize their points on charts and share with other groups for assessment.

What are the biblical teachings on sexual temptations?

Good News Bible.
Flashcards.
Charts.
Top Scholar CRE pg 122-123.

Oral questions. Checklists. Written texts. Assessment rubric.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

State reasons why young people should engage in sex before marriage
Conduct an internet search on the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.
Develop PowerPoint slides for presentations on the consequences of sex before marriage.
Acknowledge the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.

In groups, learners are guided to:
state reasons why young people should not engage in sex before marriage.
use digital devices to search the internet on the consequences of sex before marriage to an individual.
discuss the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.
develop PowerPoint slides for presentation on the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.

What are the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage?

Top Scholar CRE pg 123-124.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written test. oral questions.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.
Christian Marriage and Family.

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

Interview a resource person and identify the values that guide good morals
Discuss the values needed by boys and girls to lead a chaste life.
Prepare flashcards showing the values needed by boys and girls to lead a chaste life.
Desire to develop the values needed by boys and girls to lead chaste lives.

In groups,learners are guided to;
interview a resource person, identify and discuss the values that guide good morals.
discuss values needed by boys and girls to lead a chaste life.
make flashcards showing the values needed to lead a chaste life.
compose a song on "Lord help me overcome temptations"

Which values are needed by boys and girls to lead chaste lives?

Top Scholar CRE pg 124-126.
Flashcards.
Digital devices.
Songs.
Top Scholar CRE pg 127-128.
Charts.
Dictionaries.

Assessment rubric. Observation. Checklists. Oral questions. Written test. Interviewing.

Christian Living.

Christian Marriage and Family.

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

Read biblical texts: Genesis 2:23-24 and Ephesians 5:25-33.
Discuss the biblical teachings on marriage and family to develop positive attitudes.
Summarize the biblical teachings on marriag and family on charts.
Appreciate the biblical teachings on marriage and family.

In groups,learners are guided to;
take turns in reading the Bible texts: Genesis 2:23-24, Ephesians 5:25-33, Exodus 20:12, Psalms 127:3-5 & Ephesians 6:4.
identify and discuss the biblical teachings on marriage from Genesis 2:23-24 & Ephesians 5:25-33.
identify and discuss the biblical teachings on family from Exodus 20:12, Psalms 127:3-5 & Ephesians 6:4.

What are the requirements of a Christian marriage? Why should children respect their parents?

Good News Bible.
Top Scholar CRE pg 129-130.

Reading and explaining biblical teachings. Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written tests.

Christian Living.

Christian Marriage and Family.

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

Explain ways through which christians promote values among young people before marriage.
Discuss reasons why it is important for marriages and families to have harmonious relationships.
Prepare PowerPoint presentation on the importance of families and marriages having harmonious relationship.
Appreciate the importance of marriages and families in a community.

In groups,learners are guided to;
interact with a religious leader or resource person to find out ways through which christians promote values among young people before marriage.
search the internet on the importance of families and marriages to have harmonious relationship.
discuss their findings and prepare PowerPoint presentation.

Why is it important for families and marriages to have harmonious relationship?

Digital devices.
Resource Person.
Top Scholar CRE pg 131-132.

Oral questions. Written tests Assessment rubrics. Questionnaires.

Christian Living.

Christian Marriage and Family.
Alcohol,Drugs and Substance Use.

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

Identify the skills required to sustain and support stable families in the society.
Discuss how the skills can contribute towards stable families.
Role play a stable common family and record it using digital devices.
Appreciate the skills that contribute towards stable families in the society.

In groups,learners are guided to;
conduct an internet inquiry on skills young people need to contribute to stable families.
discuss how each of the identified skill contribute towards stable families.
role play a stable common family.
compose poems on 'God is the center for stable families.

Which skills do young people need to contribute towards stable families?

Top Scholar CRE pg 133-134.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar CRE pg 136-140.
Flashcards.

Anecdotal. Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions.

Christian Living.

Alcohol,Drugs and Substance Use.

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

Read biblical texts: Ephesians 5:18, Proverbs 20:1,1st Corinthians 3:17,6:9-10.
Identify and discuss the biblical teachings on alcohol, drug and substance use.
Identify skills and values that would help avoid alcohol,drugs and substance use.
Prepare flashcards with details on skills and values that would help avoid drug, alcohol and substance use.
Apply the values and skills to avoid drug, substance and alcohol use in life.

In groups,learners are guided to:
read the bible and identify the biblical teachings on drug, alcohol and substance use.
explain the biblical teachings on drug, alcohol and substance use from the Bible verses.
identify and discuss the values and skills that would help an individual to avoid drug, substance and alcohol use.

Which values and skills can help a person avoid drug, alcohol and substance use?

Top Scholar CRE pg 140-143.
Flashcards.
Good News Bible.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions. Reading and explaining biblical teachings.

Christian Living.

Gambling as a form of addiction.

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

Define the term gambling and identify the types of gambling in society.
Explain the biblical teachings on addictions.
Search the internet and discuss the causes of gambling in the society.
Make charts with information on causes of gambling in the society.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm the meaning of term gambling and identify the types of gambling in the society.
read bible verses: Proverbs 13:11;28:20-22;1st Timothy 6:9.
explain the biblical teachings on addictions.
search the internet for the causes of gambling in the society.
summarize the findings on charts and display them in class.

What is gambling? Why do people engage in gambling?

Top Scholar CRE pg 144-147.
Digital devices.
Charts.
Good News Bible.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Reading and explaining biblical teachings.

Christian Living.

Gambling as a form of addiction.
Social Media.

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

Outline the effects of gambling on individuals and families.
Discuss the measures taken by christians and government to help young people overcome gambling.
Identify and prepare flashcards on the skills and values that help a person avoid gambling.
Desire to live an addiction free life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
outline the effects of gambling on an individual and families.
identify and discuss the measures taken by Christians and government to help young people overcome gambling.
identify and prepare flashcards showing the values and skills that would help one to avoid gambling.
draw a value tree and place the values on different parts of the tree.

What are the effects of gambling to an individual and families? Which measures can be taken to help young people overcome gambling in the society?

Top Scholar CRE pg 148-152.
Flashcards.
Digital devices.
Good News Bible.
Top Scholar CRE pg 154-157.
Pictures.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Checklists.

Christian Living.

Social Media.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Outline ways in which social media is misused today.
Define cyber bullying and give examples.
Discuss ways of responding of responding to cyber bullying.
Design posters and write skills one should use when using social media platforms.
Apply Christian values while using different social media platforms.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the ways in which social media is misused today.
search the meaning of cyber bullying and cite examples.
identify and discuss ways of responding to cyber bullying.
identify the christian values and skills to apply while using different social media platforms.
design posters and write skills to apply while using social media platforms.

How is social media misused today? What is cyber bullying? How should one respond to cyber bullying? Which skills and values can one apply when using social media platforms?

Top Scholar CRE pg 159-161.
Posters.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Checklists.