**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.