**Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan for Primary 1**
**Topic:** Care of Things God Created
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify some of the things that God created.
2. Explain the importance of taking care of God's creation.
3. Demonstrate simple ways to care for the environment and God's creatures.
**Materials Needed:**
- Bible
- Pictures of various aspects of God's creation (animals, plants, earth, water)
- Chart Paper
- Markers
- Craft materials (glue, colored paper, crayons)
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Prayer:**
Begin with a short prayer thanking God for His beautiful creation.
- **Discussion Starter:**
Show pictures of nature, animals, and people. Ask students to name what they see in the pictures.
Example questions: "What do you see in this picture?" "Who made the trees and animals?"
2. **Bible Story (15 minutes)**
- **Story: Genesis 1:1-31**
Narrate the Creation story from the Bible (Genesis 1:1-31), focusing on God making the world and everything in it. Use child-friendly language and pictures to illustrate the days of creation.
- **Key Verses:**
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)
- **Discussion:**
Ask students, "Why do you think God said everything He made was very good?" "How do you think we can help keep God's creation good?"
3. **Practical Applications (15 minutes)**
- **Explain the Importance:**
Discuss why it is important to take care of what God created. Explain that when we care for God's creation, we show that we love and respect Him.
- **Ways to Care:**
Talk about simple ways they can care for God's creation:
* Caring for plants by watering them.
* Not littering and keeping the environment clean.
* Being kind to animals and not hurting them.
* Saving water and using resources wisely.
4. **Activity (20 minutes)**
- **Craft: Creation Collage**
Provide students with craft materials such as colored paper, crayons, and glue. Guide them to make a collage of things God created (trees, animals, water, sun, people). Allow them to be creative and express their appreciation for God's creation.
5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Review:**
Recap the main points of the lesson. Ask students some review questions to reinforce their understanding:
* "Can you name something that God created?"
* "How can we take care of God’s creation?"
- **Prayer:**
Lead the students in a closing prayer, asking God to help them take care of His creation. Example: "Dear God, thank You for everything You made. Help us to take good care of it. Amen."
6. **Homework:**
- **Take-Home Activity:**
Ask students to draw a picture of their favorite thing that God created and bring it to the next class. Encourage them to share how they will take care of it.
**Additional Notes:**
- Be mindful of including everyone and making sure each child participates.
- Praise students for their contributions and creativity during the craft activity.
- Provide extra support for students who may need help with the activities.
**End of Lesson Plan**