Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Christian Religious Studies - The Ten Commandments. Exodus 20: 1 - 17

**Lesson Plan: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20: 1-17)** **Grade Level:** Primary 4 --- ### **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify the Ten Commandments. 2. Understand the importance of each commandment. 3. Explain how the Ten Commandments apply to their daily lives. ### **Materials Needed:** - Bible (Exodus 20:1-17) - Chart paper and markers - Whiteboard and markers - Printed handouts of the Ten Commandments - Visual aids (pictures representing each commandment) - Coloring sheets --- ### **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** - Begin the class with a short prayer asking for understanding and guidance. 2. **Warm-up Activity:** - Ask students if they know what rules are and why they are important. - Briefly discuss the rules they follow at home and in school. 3. **Introduction to the Ten Commandments:** - Explain that today’s lesson is about some very important rules given by God known as the Ten Commandments. --- ### **Teaching (25 minutes):** 1. **Bible Reading:** - Slowly read Exodus 20:1-17 out loud to the class. - Discuss briefly what commandments are and who received them (Moses on Mount Sinai). 2. **Listing the Ten Commandments:** - List each commandment on the whiteboard as they are mentioned. - Show visual aids representing each commandment to make them memorable. 3. **Explanation of Each Commandment:** - Go through each commandment one by one. - Provide simple explanations suitable for Primary 4 students. - Ensure they understand the significance of each rule in their everyday lives. --- ### **Interactive Activity (15 minutes):** 1. **Group Work:** - Divide the students into small groups. - Give each group two commandments to discuss and come up with examples of how to follow them. - Let each group share their examples with the class. 2. **Q&A Session:** - Allow students to ask questions about the commandments. - Answer their questions to ensure they have a clear understanding. --- ### **Application (10 minutes):** 1. **Practical Application:** - Discuss how students can apply the Ten Commandments in school, at home, and in their community. - Provide real-life scenarios and ask students how they would act according to the commandments. --- ### **Closing (15 minutes):** 1. **Worksheet Activity:** - Hand out coloring sheets and printed handouts of the Ten Commandments. - Ask students to color the sheets and write down one way they can follow each commandment. 2. **Review and Recap:** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Reinforce the importance of following the Ten Commandments. 3. **Closing Prayer:** - Close the lesson with a prayer thanking God for His guidance and asking for help in following His commandments. 4. **Homework:** - Assign students to write a short paragraph on how they will try to follow one chosen commandment over the next week. --- This lesson plan aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Ten Commandments, ensuring they can relate them to their everyday lives in a meaningful way.