Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - Christian Religious Studies - Moses And The Bronze Serpent

### Lesson Plan: Moses and the Bronze Serpent #### Audience: Primary 3 Students (age 8-9) #### Duration: 45 minutes ### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Recall the story of Moses and the bronze serpent. 2. Understand the significance of faith and obedience to God. 3. Relate the story of the bronze serpent to Jesus' sacrifice and how it symbolizes salvation. ### Materials Needed: - Bible (Numbers 21:4-9) - Story visuals (pictures or PowerPoint slides) - A bronze serpent replica or a picture of it - Coloring sheets with bronze serpent drawing - Crayons/colored pencils - Chart paper and markers ### Lesson Outline: #### 1. Introduction (5 minutes) - **Greeting and Prayer**: Begin with a short prayer asking for guidance and understanding. - **Introduction to the Topic**: "Today, we are going to learn about a very special story from the Bible about Moses and the bronze serpent." #### 2. Story Time (10 minutes) - **Narration**: Read Numbers 21:4-9 aloud to the class. If possible, use a children's Bible for simpler language. - **Visual Aids**: Show pictures or slides that illustrate key moments in the story (Israelites complaining, snakes biting, Moses praying, the bronze serpent on a pole). #### 3. Discussion (10 minutes) - **Comprehension Questions**: - Why were the Israelites unhappy? - What happened when the serpents bit the Israelites? - What did God tell Moses to do? - What happened when the people looked at the bronze serpent? - **Significance**: Explain how this story teaches us about faith and obedience. Discuss how looking at the bronze serpent required trusting in God's word. #### 4. Connection to Jesus (5 minutes) - **Symbolism**: Explain how the bronze serpent is a symbol of Jesus on the cross. Just as the Israelites were saved by looking at the serpent, we are saved by believing in Jesus. - **Key Verse**: Share John 3:14-15, where Jesus refers to this story to explain his purpose. #### 5. Activity (10 minutes) - **Coloring Activity**: Hand out coloring sheets with the bronze serpent drawing. - **Memory Verse Craft**: On the chart paper, write John 3:14-15. Have students color and decorate it. Encourage them to memorize this verse during the week. #### 6. Review and Conclusion (5 minutes) - **Review**: Quickly recap the key points of the story. - **Q&A**: Allow time for any questions the students might have. - **Closing Prayer**: Thank God for the lesson and pray for help in being faithful and obedient. ### Evaluation: - **Informal Assessment**: Participation in discussions and coloring activity. - **Follow-Up**: Encourage students to share the story with their family and memorize the key verse at home. ### Homework: - Draw a picture of the bronze serpent and how the Israelites felt before and after looking at it. - Memorize John 3:14-15 and recite it next week. ### Notes for Teacher: - Use simple language and examples that the children can relate to. - Be patient and attentive to students' questions and thoughts. - Offer praise and encouragement to keep the students engaged.