Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3

Christians as the salt of the earth

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 8

Class: Primary 3

Age: 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious knowledge

 Topic: Christians as the salt of the earth

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define the word ‘Christian’
  2. Enumerate the functions of natural salt
  3. Explain the meaning of Christians as the salt of the earth

Instructional Techniques: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

Instructional Materials: Bible, charts showing the uses and importance of salt

Instructional Procedures

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on Jesus the bread of life and introduces the new topic by explaining what Christian mean-

A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus and follows his teachings

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She enumerates the functions of natural salt

-      To give taste and flavour to food

-      To preserve food from decaying or spoiling

-      It is also a source of nutrient

Pupils pay attention and anticipate

STEP 3

Demonstration

The teacher explains the meaning of Christians as the salt of the earth

-      Christians as the salt of the earth means they are the reason behind the preservation of the world from destruction.

 

-      Christians by the reason of their lifestyle are also the reasons why the world is enjoyable and pleasant

Pupils pay attention and participate

STEP 4

Note taking

The teacher writes a short note on the board

The pupils copy the note

 

NOTE

A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus and follows his teachings

Functions of natural salt

  • To give taste and flavour to food
  • To preserve food from decaying or spoiling
  • It is also a source of nutrient

The meaning of Christians as the salt of the earth

  • Christians as the salt of the earth means they are the reason behind the preservation of the world from destruction.

 

  • Christians by the reason of their lifestyle are also the reasons why the world is enjoyable and pleasant

Evaluation:          1. Who is a Christian?

  1. State the functions of natural salt
  2. What is the meaning of Christians as the salt of the earth?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation.

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively



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