Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Christian Religious Studies - God Wants Us To Work

### Lesson Plan: **God Wants Us to Work** #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Grade: Primary 5 #### Duration: 60 minutes --- #### **Objectives** By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand the value and importance of work in a Christian context. 2. Recognize Biblical examples that demonstrate God's encouragement for us to work. 3. Identify ways they can contribute through work both in their daily lives and their community. --- ### **Materials Needed** - Bible (preferably Children's Bible for easier understanding) - Whiteboard and Markers - Handouts with Bible Verses - Activity Sheets - Colored Pencils/Crayons ### **Lesson Outline** #### **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Welcome and Prayer:** Welcome the students and lead them in a short opening prayer. 2. **Icebreaker Question:** Start with a simple question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" 3. **Objective Overview:** Briefly explain what they will learn today. #### **Instruction (20 minutes)** 1. **Discussion on Work:** - Define what work means. - Ask students to give examples of work their parents or caregivers do. 2. **Biblical Foundation:** - Read and discuss Genesis 2:15: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." - Explain how this was the first example of work in the Bible. - Discuss other examples from the Bible (e.g., Noah building the ark, Jesus as a carpenter, Paul as a tentmaker). 3. **Importance of Work:** - Explain that God wants us to work because it helps us serve Him and others. - Discuss how work teaches responsibility, builds character, and contributes to society. #### **Interactive Activity (15 minutes)** 1. **Role-Playing:** Divide the students into small groups and ask them to role-play different jobs and how they help people (e.g., farmer, doctor, teacher). 2. **Illustration Activity:** Distribute activity sheets where students can draw themselves doing the job they aspire to do when they grow up. Let them color their drawings. #### **Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)** 1. **Sharing:** Allow students to share their drawings and explain why they chose that job. 2. **Reflection Question:** Ask, "How can we show others that we are hardworking and responsible according to God's desire?" #### **Conclusion (5 minutes)** 1. **Summary:** Recap the key points of the lesson. Emphasize that every type of work is valuable and important in God's eyes. 2. **Prayer:** End with a closing prayer asking God to help everyone work hard and serve others through their work. #### **Additional Resources** - Handouts with Bible verses related to work: Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 14:23, and Ephesians 4:28. - Suggestions for further reading in their Children's Bible at home. #### **Homework** - Ask students to help with a household chore and share their experience during the next class. - Encourage them to ask their family about the kind of work they do and how it helps others. --- ### **Evaluation** - Observe student participation during discussions and activities. - Review their drawings and listen to their explanations to gauge their understanding of the topic. - Follow-up in the next lesson by discussing their homework experiences. --- This lesson plan aims to instill the value and purpose of work as given by God, highlighting its significance in both personal growth and community contribution.