Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Christian Religious Studies - God Calls His People

### Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies: "God Calls His People" #### Grade Level: Primary 4 #### Duration: 60 minutes --- **Lesson Topic:** God Calls His People **Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of God's call. 2. Identify biblical characters who were called by God. 3. Recognize the importance of responding to God's call. --- **Materials Needed:** - Bible - Whiteboard and markers - Printed handouts with Bible verses - Coloring sheets and crayons (optional) - Audio-visual equipment (optional, for showing a video) --- ### Lesson Outline **Introduction (10 Minutes):** - **Greeting and Prayer:** Start the lesson with a short prayer. - **Ice Breaker:** Ask the students if they have ever received an important phone call or message and how they felt about it. Connect this idea to receiving a call from God. **Bible Story (20 Minutes):** - **Scripture Reading:** Read Exodus 3:1-12 (The Call of Moses) and 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (The Call of Samuel) from a children's Bible. - **Discussion Questions:** - Who did God call in these stories? - How did they respond to God's call? - Why do you think God called them? **Interactive Activity (15 Minutes):** - **Role Play:** Divide the class into groups and let each group choose one of the Bible stories to act out. Provide simple props if available. - **Story Retelling:** After the role play, ask each group to summarize what they learned from the story they acted out. **Reflection and Application (10 Minutes):** - **Discussion:** Talk about how God might be calling each one of them today. What are some ways we can listen for God's call in our lives? - **Handout Writing Activity:** Give each student a sheet with the prompt, "If I hear God's call, I will..." and let them write or draw their response. **Conclusion (5 Minutes):** - **Review Key Points:** Briefly touch on the main ideas of the lesson. - **Closing Prayer:** Pray together, asking God to help everyone listen for His call and to be brave like Moses and Samuel. **Optional Extension Activity:** - **Video:** If time permits, show a short video clip about Moses or Samuel. - **Coloring Sheets:** Provide coloring sheets related to the stories of Moses and Samuel for students who finish activities early. --- **Assessment:** - Participation in discussions and activities. - Responses to the handout prompt. - Observation of engagement during role play and retellings. --- **Homework:** Ask students to discuss with their family members if they have experienced a time when they felt called to do something by God or to share a story about a biblical character who was called by God. #### Additional Notes: - Adapt activities to suit the size and dynamics of your class. - Ensure a safe and respectful environment for all students to share and participate. --- This lesson plan aims to help Primary 4 students comprehend the idea of God calling His people and to encourage them to think about how they can respond to God's call in their own lives.