Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - Humility Ii

Lesson plan for Christian Religious Studies aimed at Senior Secondary 1 students. The topic for this lesson is "Humility II". --- ### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies **Grade:** Senior Secondary 1 **Topic:** Humility II **Duration:** 60 minutes **Learning Objectives:** 1. Define humility from a Christian perspective. 2. Understand the importance of humility in the life of a Christian. 3. Identify biblical examples that illustrate humility. 4. Apply the concept of humility in their daily lives. --- ### Lesson Outline **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - Begin with a short prayer. - Briefly review the previous lesson on humility, asking a few students to share what they remember. - Introduce today’s topic: "Humility II." **2. Definition and Importance (10 minutes)** - Define humility: Humility is recognizing that we are not superior to others and being free from pride and arrogance. - Emphasize that humility is seeing ourselves accurately, as we are, and seeing others the same way. - Discuss why humility is important for Christians, referencing scripture (e.g., Proverbs 22:4, Philippians 2:3-4). **3. Biblical Examples of Humility (15 minutes)** - Narrate the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet (John 13:1-17) and discuss how it exemplifies humility. - Discuss other biblical characters known for their humility, such as Moses (Numbers 12:3) and King David (1 Samuel 17:45). - Highlight how their humility led to God’s favor and blessings. **4. Group Activity (15 minutes)** - Divide the class into small groups and give each group a piece of paper. - Ask each group to list ways they can show humility in their daily lives (at home, school, with friends, etc.). - After 10 minutes, have each group present their ideas to the class. **5. Practical Application (5 minutes)** - Encourage students to reflect on their own lives and identify areas where they need to practice more humility. - Challenge them to set personal goals for demonstrating humility over the next week. **6. Conclusion and Prayer (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - End with a class discussion on their thoughts and feelings about practicing humility. - Close with a prayer, asking God to help everyone practice humility in their lives. --- ### Materials Needed - Bible - Notebooks and pens for each student - Chart paper or whiteboard - Markers ### Assessment - Participation in group activity. - Individual reflection and application of humility in their lives. - Short quiz in the next lesson to review key points on humility. ### Homework Assignment - Ask students to read Philippians 2:1-11 and write a short paragraph on how Jesus demonstrated humility. --- This lesson plan aims to reinforce the concept of humility, providing biblical examples and encouraging practical application in the daily lives of students.