Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - The Fall Of Man

**Lesson Plan: The Fall of Man** **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objective:** - Students will understand the story of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. - Students will identify key characters and events in the story. - Students will learn the concept of obedience to God. **Materials:** - Bible (Genesis 3) - Visual aids (posters or illustrated storybook) - Chart paper and markers - Color pencils/crayons - Interactive whiteboard (optional) - Worksheets - A small bowl of fruit (representing the forbidden fruit) **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Welcome and Prayer:** Begin the class with a short prayer asking for guidance and understanding. 2. **Review:** Quickly review the previous lesson (if applicable), focusing on the creation story and what was discussed about Adam and Eve. **Lesson Development (15 minutes):** 1. **Storytelling:** - Narrate the story of the fall of man from Genesis 3. Use a child-friendly Bible or an illustrated storybook to keep the students engaged. - Highlight the main characters: God, Adam, Eve, and the serpent. - Emphasize the key events: God’s command, the serpent’s temptation, Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit, and the consequences of their actions. 2. **Discussion:** - Ask questions to check understanding: “Who were the main characters in the story?” “What did God tell Adam and Eve not to do?” “What did the serpent say?” - Discuss the concept of obedience and disobedience. Ask, “What does it mean to obey God?” “What happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed?” **Activity (10 minutes):** 1. **Role-Playing:** - Divide the students into groups and assign each group a part of the story to act out. - Provide simple costume pieces or props if available (e.g., a piece of fabric for the serpent, a small bowl of fruit). 2. **Drawing Activity:** - Distribute chart paper and markers/crayons. - Ask students to draw their favorite part of the story or a scene they found important. Encourage creativity. **Application (10 minutes):** 1. **Moral Lesson:** - Discuss with the students what they learned from the story. - Emphasize the importance of obedience to God and listening to His commands. - Reflect on how they can apply this lesson in their daily lives (e.g., listening to parents, teachers, and doing what is right). 2. **Worksheet:** - Hand out a worksheet with simple questions about the story to reinforce the day’s lesson. For example: - Who were the first man and woman? - What did God tell Adam and Eve not to eat? - Who tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit? - What happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God? **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** - Quickly review the key points of the lesson with a few questions and answers. 2. **Prayer:** - End the class with a prayer asking for strength to be obedient to God and make good choices. 3. **Homework (optional):** - Ask the students to tell the story of the fall of man to their family or friends at home. **Assessment:** - Participation in storytelling and role-playing. - Drawing activity and creativity. - Completion and understanding shown in the worksheet. - Engagement during discussions and Q&A. **Adaptations:** - For students with learning difficulties, provide extra time for activities and simplify questions. - Use more visuals and interactive tools for students who are more visually oriented. By the end of the lesson, students should have a clear understanding of the story of the fall of man, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of following God's commands.