FIRST TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY THREE (3)
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Knowledge
Christian Religious Knowledge curriculum for primary school – edudelight.com
WEEK 1
TOPIC: The prophecies of Isaiah concerning the birth of Jesus Christ.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1) know the meaning of prophecies.
2) recall some of the prophecies of Isaiah concerning the birth of Jesus Christ.
3) give the meaning of Emmanuel.
CONTENT:
1. Prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1- 5).
2) The meaning of Emmanuel (matt 1:23).
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1) Leads pupils to identify the prophecies of Isaiah about the birth of Jesus Christ.
2) Explains the meaning of Emmanuel.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
1) Listen to teacher’s explanation.
2) Ask questions.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
1) the holy bible
2) Picture of a prophet.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to:
1) tell the prophecy of Isaiah on the birth of Jesus Christ.
2) explain the meaning of Emmanuel.
WEEK 2
TOPIC: The type of savior the Jews were expecting.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1. say the type of savior the Jews were expecting.
2. explain the type savior that Jesus is and enumerate the significance of a savior.
CONTENT:
1. The type of savior the Jews were expecting: (Conquering Messiah) Acts. 1:6, Jn. 18:36
a. The type of Saviour that Jesus is – a suffering Messiah.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1. Explains type of Savioiur the Jews expected.
2. Explains the type of Saviour Jesus is.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
1. Ask questions
2. Participates in discussing the significance of a Saviour.
3. Read passage and copy note.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE: Picture of Jesus being
arrested.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to:
1. mention the type of Saviour the Jews expected.
2. describe the kind of Saviour that Jesus is.
WEEK 3
TOPIC: The importance of The importance of
- PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to: know the importance of Saviour.
identify Jesus Christ as a good Saviour.
CONTENT: The importance of a Saviour (Matt. 1:211).
a. Saves
b. Protects
c. Defends (2 Sam. 22:2&3) .
d. Cares (Hos. 13:4&5) etc.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1. Lists out the importance of a Saviiour.
2. Leads pupils to know how important a Saviour is.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
1. Ask questions.
2. Read passage and copy note.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
- The Holy Bible
- Picture of Jesus Christ on the cross
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to: mention the importance of a Saviour.
WEEK 4
TOPIC: The Holy Spirit
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1.explain the person of the Holy Spirit – Jn. 14:26, 15:26.
2.identify what Holy Spirit means.
CONTENT:
1.Explain the person of the Holy Spirit.
2.The promise of the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:1-8.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1.Explains the bible passages.
2.Leads a discussion on areas of the pupils lives they can appreciate the power of the Holy Spirit.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
Pupils should:
1. Ask questions
2. Participate in class discussions and prayers
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
1.The Holy Bible
2.Pictures of believers worshipping and praying
EVALUATION GUIDE:
Pupils to:
1.explain what they understand by the Holy Spirit.
2.identify two thing spirit does in the life of the Christian.
WEEK 5
TOPIC: The Coming Of The Holy Spirit
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1.explain how they feel Holy Spirit coming.
2.appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit to:
a.obedient
b.faith and
c. christian living
CONTENT:
1.The coming of the Holy Spirit in (Acts 2:1- 4).
2.The power of the Holy Spirit to:
– obedient
– faith and Christ like living .
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1.Explains the bible passages.
2.Leads the class in prayer for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
Pupils should participate in class discussions and prayers.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
Picture of Jesus disciples on the Pentecost day.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to:
1.identify 3 things the Holy Spirit does in the life of the Christians.
2.dramatization
WEEK 6
TOPIC: The Work Of The Holy Spirit On The Apostles
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1.develop the habit of seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
2.identify 3 works of the Holy Spirit.
CONTENT:
The work of the Holy Spirit on the apostles
1. Boldness, power
-Healing, comfort,
-Protection and deliverance, teacher etc.
2. How these virtue apply to Christians today.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1.Leads discussion on areas of pupils lives.
2.Explains the Bible passages.
3.Leads the class in prayer for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
1.Ask questions.
2.Participate in class discussions and prayers.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
Picture of the disciple with fire on their heads speaking in tongues.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to:
1.explain what they understand by the work of the Holy Spirit.
2.identify 2 areas of their lives that they need the Holy Spirit help.
WEEK 7
TOPIC: Jesus Ascension And Promise Of Second Coming
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1. narrate the story of the ascension of Jesus Christ.
2. state when and how Jesus will return.
CONTENT:
1.Definition off ascension.
2.His ascension and promise of second coming. Act2 1:6-12.
Country
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1.Tells the story of His ascension and promise of His coming.
2.Leads pupils to understand how Jesus resurrected from death
PUPILS ACTIVITIES: Pupils should participate in class discussion and ask questions.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE: Picture showing Jesus ascending to heaven.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to: Recite John 14:1-3 or Acts 1:11.
WEEK 8
TOPIC: The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1.narrate the story of the second coming of Jesus Christ.
2.state when and how Jesus will return.
CONTENT: Preparation for second coming Matt. 25:1-13, 28:19-20).
– Vigilance, prayer, fullness, evangelism, good works, service.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
Narrates the parable of the ten virgin, drawing out practical lesson of charity, patience, vigilance etc.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
Pupils should participate in class discussion, and ask questions
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
Tell stories on vigilance and last judgment.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to: narrate ways they can be prepared for the Jesus second coming.
WEEK 9
TOPIC: Why Jesus Is Coming The Second Time
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Pupils should be able to:
1.give reasons why Jesus is coming back the second time.
2.fast and pray for His coming.
CONTENT: Why He is coming the second time (Jn. 14:1-3).
TEACHER ACTIVITIES: Identifies things they need to change in their lives.PUPILS ACTIVITIES: Pupils should memorize Acts 1:11 and John 14:1-3.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
Bible and cardboard CDs with stories on vigilance.
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to: explain why Jesus is coming back again.
WEEK 10
TOPIC: The Importance Of Jesus Coming The Second Time
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:Pupils should be able to:
1.identify things they need to ask God to help them change in their lives as they wait for Jesus coming
2.explain why He must come
CONTENT: The importance of Jesus coming the second time Guide pupils in identifying things they need to ask God to help them change in their lives.
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
1.Leads the class pupils to pray for changes.
2.Leads discussion on areas of the pupils’ lives wanting Jesus to come the second time.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES:
Pupils to participate in class discussion and ask questions.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE:
1.The Holy Bible
2.CDs with stories on vigilance and last judgment
EVALUATION GUIDE: Pupils to: explains why it is
important for Jesus to come the second time.
WEEK 11: REVISION
WEEK 12: EXAMINATION





