### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Topic:** Social Justice
**Biblical Texts:** Amos 2:6-8; 4; 5:1-29; 9:10-17; 8:1-14
#### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of social justice as depicted in the Book of Amos.
2. Identify specific injustices addressed by the prophet Amos.
3. Reflect on the relevance of Amos’s teachings on social justice in contemporary society.
4. Discuss ways in which they can promote social justice within their communities.
#### Materials Needed:
- Bibles (with the Book of Amos)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector/Screen (if needed for multimedia content)
- Handouts with key points and discussion questions
#### Lesson Structure:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a prayer.
- Briefly introduce the prophet Amos and the context of his ministry.
- Discuss Amos’s role as a prophet.
- Explain the social, political, and economic context of Israel during Amos’s time.
**2. Direct Instruction (25 minutes)**
- **Text Reading:**
- Read Amos 2:6-8 and identify the specific social injustices mentioned.
- Read Amos 4 in sections, highlighting the people's actions and God's response.
- Read Amos 5:1-29 and discuss the call to repentance and true worship.
- Briefly summarize Amos 9:10-17 and discuss the message of hope and restoration.
- Read Amos 8:1-14 and discuss the vision of the basket of ripe fruit, signifying Israel’s imminent judgment.
- **Key Points to Discuss:**
- The various forms of social injustices condemned by Amos (e.g., exploitation of the poor, perversion of justice, religious hypocrisy).
- Amos's message about the consequences of social injustice.
- The importance of true worship coupled with social justice.
- The hope for restoration and God’s promise of renewal.
**3. Group Discussion (20 minutes)**
- **Divide the class into small groups:**
- Provide each group with a handout containing discussion questions.
- Sample questions:
- What forms of social injustice do we see in today’s society that are similar to those Amos addressed?
- How can we apply Amos’s teachings on social justice in our personal lives and communities?
- Reflect on a situation where standing up for social justice made a difference.
- **Groups Share:**
- Each group presents their discussions to the class.
**4. Practical Application (10 minutes)**
- Discuss practical steps that students can take to promote social justice.
- Local community involvement.
- Advocacy through student organizations.
- Personal commitment to fairness and equity.
**5. Conclusion (10 minutes)**
- Recap the main points discussed.
- Emphasize the importance of social justice in the Christian faith.
- Encourage students to act on their learnings.
- Close with a prayer, asking for guidance and courage to pursue justice in daily life.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions.
- A short reflection essay on how the teachings of Amos about social justice can be applied today, to be submitted in the next class.
#### Follow-Up:
- Assign further reading of the Book of Amos.
- Prepare for a role-play activity in the next lesson where students will depict scenarios of social injustice and propose solutions based on Biblical teachings.
This lesson plan integrates Bible study with contemporary relevance, encouraging students to think critically about social justice and their role in advocating for it.