Creation

My Purpose: Talents and abilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify God's purpose for his/her life to live meaningfully
- explain the meaning of talents and abilities
- appreciate that God has given each person unique talents and abilities

- Learners brainstorm in groups the meaning of talents and abilities
- Write on flash cards why it is important to know their talents and share in class
- Discuss God's purpose for their lives and why it is important to live a purposeful life
- Meditate on Jeremiah 29:11 and share how it applies in their lives

Why is it important to know your talents and abilities?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 1
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 3

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Creation

My Purpose: Talents and abilities
Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Responsibilities given by God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- apply lessons learnt from the parable of talents in daily life
- participate in different activities to nurture their talents, gifts and abilities
- appreciate the importance of developing and using God-given talents

- Describe how they participate in different activities at home, school and Church
- Share how they nurture their talents and write it in a reflection journal
- Compose songs or poems about the different talents and abilities and their purpose for their lives

How do you nurture your talents and abilities?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 7
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 10
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Projects - Observation checklists

Creation

Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Good stewardship
Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Child labour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- demonstrate good stewardship by taking care of the environment
- identify his/her roles at home, school and church
- appreciate the importance of being a good steward

- Buzz on how they take care of the environment at home and at school
- Come up with different projects at school e.g. plant trees/vegetables, rear chicken and nurture the projects until they get results/harvest
- List the chores that they do in various places

How can we be good stewards of God's creation?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 12
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 14
- Charts

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

Creation

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Reasons for the fall
The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Lessons from the fall

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify reasons which led to the fall of man
- narrate the story of the fall of man
- appreciate the importance of obedience

- Brainstorm in groups about the importance of obedience
- In turns read Genesis 3:1-13 and identify reasons for the fall of man according to the Bible text
- Narrate the story of the fall of man to classmates

Why is it important to obey God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 20
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 22
- Songs

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

Creation

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Avoiding disobedience

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- apply lessons learnt from the fall of man by avoiding disobedience
- explain why obedience is important
- desire to obey God, parents and teachers

- Discuss the importance of obedience with classmates
- Write obedience messages using various ways: making posters, composing poems and songs, drawing
- Display or present obedience messages during school assembly

What are the consequences of disobedience?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 24
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolios - Observation Schedule

Creation

Family Unity: Importance of family unity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain the importance of family unity to foster harmonious living
- identify factors that promote family unity
- appreciate the value of family unity

- List factors that promote family unity and share with the class
- Explain the importance of family unity
- In groups read Psalm 133:1-3 and share what they have learnt from the verse

Why is family unity important?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 25
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs

- Portfolios - Written questions - Observation checklists

Creation

Family Unity: Challenges faced by families

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify challenges faced by families today
- suggest ways of overcoming family challenges
- desire to contribute to family harmony

- List the challenges they face as a family
- In pairs, discuss ways in which they overcome the challenges as Christians
- Compose a song about overcoming family challenges and sing it to classmates

How can family challenges be overcome?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 28
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists

Creation

Family Unity: Contributing to a happy family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline ways he/she can contribute to a happy family
- participate in doing different chores at home
- desire to make family members happy

- Say how they can make their family happy as young people
- Copy a table in exercise books and fill in the chores they do at home and the time they usually do them
- Sing a song related to overcoming family challenges

How can family unity be maintained?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 30
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit as outlined in the Bible text
- explain the importance of gifts of the Holy Spirit
- desire to use gifts from the Holy Spirit

- In pairs discuss the roles played by religious leaders and their parents in serving God
- In turns read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and identify the gifts mentioned
- In groups discuss why the gifts of the Holy Spirit are important to Christians today

How does the Holy Spirit inspire people to offer service to God and others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 134
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit as outlined in the Bible text
- explain the importance of gifts of the Holy Spirit
- desire to use gifts from the Holy Spirit

- In pairs discuss the roles played by religious leaders and their parents in serving God
- In turns read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and identify the gifts mentioned
- In groups discuss why the gifts of the Holy Spirit are important to Christians today

How does the Holy Spirit inspire people to offer service to God and others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 134
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Fruit of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify how the fruit of the Holy Spirit have helped in promoting God's work
- explain the meaning of the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- desire to manifest the fruit of the Holy Spirit

- Read Galatians 5:22-23 and explain how these fruits promote good relationships among Christians
- List the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Sing a song relevant to gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit

How do the fruit of the Holy Spirit promote good relationships?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 137
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Values from the gifts and fruits

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- list values which should influence the life of Christians from the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
- apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life
- appreciate the role of the gifts of Holy Spirit in his/her life

- Create a poster showing how to apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life
- Discuss how to develop the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Engage in role play demonstrating the fruit of the Holy Spirit

How can Christians develop the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 139
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Flash cards

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Applying gifts in service

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify personal gifts and talents
- explain how to use gifts to serve God and others
- desire to serve God using the Holy Spirit's gifts

- Identify personal gifts and talents
- Discuss how to use gifts in service to God and others
- Create a plan for using personal gifts in church and community service
- Share plans with classmates

How can we use our gifts to serve God and others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 140
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Church

Intercessory Prayer: Peter's miraculous rescue

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- narrate the story of Peter's miraculous rescue to understand the power of intercessory prayers
- explain how God answered prayers for Peter
- appreciate the power of intercessory prayer

- In pairs discuss the importance of prayers in their life
- In turns read Acts 12:3-17 about the story of Peter's rescue from prison and narrate what happened
- Watch a video on Peter's miraculous rescue

How did Peter portray faith in Jesus Christ?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 141
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

Intercessory Prayer: Demonstrating faith

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain various ways Christians demonstrate their faith in God
- list lessons learnt from the story of Peter's rescue
- desire to pray for others

- In pairs, list lessons learnt from this story
- Discuss what they have learnt from this story about Peter
- Research on different types of prayer from parents/guardians/Sunday/Sabbath teachers and report

How should you demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 144
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Church

Intercessory Prayer: Standing firm in faith

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- appreciate lessons learnt from the story of Peter's rescue by doing what is right
- engage in intercessory prayer
- desire to stand firm in faith like Peter

- Discuss what inspires them about Peter's rescue by God
- Engage in activities that strengthen their faith in Christ
- Sing a song related to standing firm in the faith
- Brainstorm on activities carried out by Christians to demonstrate their faith in God

What is the meaning of intercessory prayer?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 146
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

Friendship Formation: Qualities of a good friend

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify qualities to consider in choosing a good friend
- explain the importance of having good friends
- desire to choose friends wisely

- In pairs, make a list of qualities to consider when choosing good friends
- Share whether their friends possess the qualities listed
- List behaviour that can pose negative influence on young people

How can you avoid negative peer pressure?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 147
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Friendship Formation: Avoiding negative influences

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative peer influence
- identify ways to resist negative peer pressure
- desire to choose credible friends to avoid negative peer influence

- In pairs brainstorm on how to avoid the negative behaviour/peer influence
- In groups, discuss how to deal with bullying from unfriendly peers
- Read and write Proverbs 22:24-25 on a flash card and state the type of friends to avoid
- Discuss values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative influence

What values should you consider when choosing friends?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 150
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Friendship Formation: Avoiding negative influences

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative peer influence
- identify ways to resist negative peer pressure
- desire to choose credible friends to avoid negative peer influence

- In pairs brainstorm on how to avoid the negative behaviour/peer influence
- In groups, discuss how to deal with bullying from unfriendly peers
- Read and write Proverbs 22:24-25 on a flash card and state the type of friends to avoid
- Discuss values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative influence

What values should you consider when choosing friends?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 150
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Changes in adolescence

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify changes associated with adolescence
- outline how they cope with changes in their bodies
- appreciate the changes happening in their bodies

- In pairs list changes that take place in their bodies at adolescence stage
- Brainstorm on how they cope with changes in their bodies at this stage
- Debate why some sources of information about this age are ungodly and misleading

How do you cope with changes in adolescence?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 154
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Healthy boy-girl relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- distinguish between healthy and unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- explain the consequences of engaging in unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- desire to maintain healthy relationships

- In pairs identify why they should get the right information about themselves as they grow up
- In pairs read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 and explain lessons learnt from the Bible text
- Discuss Christian teachings on how to cope with challenges associated with adolescence stage
- In groups discuss the meaning of healthy boy-girl relationship

Why is it important to have healthy boy-girl relationships?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 156
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Overcoming unhealthy relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- discuss how to overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- compose a poem on the need to lead a holy life
- desire to behave responsibly as an adolescent

- Discuss the meaning of unhealthy boy-girl relationship
- Brainstorm on the negative effects of engaging in unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- In pairs discuss how to overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- Compose a poem on the need to lead a holy life and not to engage in sex before marriage

How can we overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 162
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Christian teachings on life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- discuss Christian teachings on God as the only source of life
- explain the meaning of right to life
- appreciate that life is sacred

- Brainstorm on the importance of safety and security to human life
- In groups, learners read Genesis 1:27; 9:6 Psalms 49:7-8 and Exodus 20:13 and identify Christian teachings on sacredness of life
- Share examples of violation of human life today

Why is human life Sacred?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 163
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Violation of right to life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify causes of violation of the right to life
- explain the consequences of violating human life
- desire to respect the right to life

- Brainstorm on the meaning of right to life and why it should be upheld by all and not be violated
- Debate the causes of violation of the right to life
- Discuss the consequences of violating human life

How will you encourage your classmates to respect the right to life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 166
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Coping with difficult emotions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain how to cope with difficult emotions to avoid abuse of the right to life
- identify emotions that can lead to violation of life
- acknowledge that life is sacred and a gift from God

- Discuss emotions that can lead to violation of one's life
- In pairs discuss how to cope with negative emotions
- Compose a poem on the sacredness/sanctity of life using a digital device

How can we cope with difficult emotions?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 168
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Manila papers
- Markers

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Alcohol, drug and substance abuse

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain the meaning of alcohol, substance and drug abuse
- list examples of drugs that are abused today
- understand that drug abuse is harmful

- Discuss the meaning of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- In pairs give examples of drugs commonly abused in Kenya today
- Read and discuss; Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 31:6 Ephesians 5:18
- Brainstorm the lessons learnt from the Bible texts

How can you avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 169
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Reasons for and effects of abuse

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain reasons why young people engage in alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- outline the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- desire to avoid harmful substances

- Brainstorm on reasons that lead to alcohol, drug and substance abuse among young people
- Explain the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Watch a video clip on the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

What are the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 171
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Reasons for and effects of abuse

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain reasons why young people engage in alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- outline the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- desire to avoid harmful substances

- Brainstorm on reasons that lead to alcohol, drug and substance abuse among young people
- Explain the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Watch a video clip on the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

What are the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 171
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify ways of avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- create awareness about dangers of substance abuse
- appreciate the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit by avoiding alcohol, drugs and substance abuse

- In groups discuss how to avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Use flashcards to write sensitisation messages of saying No! to alcohol, drugs and substance abuse
- Display the messages on the school notice board
- Give a brief talk at the school assembly on the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

How can you help someone avoid or overcome substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 174
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Flash cards

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Common social media platforms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- list social media platforms that are commonly used today
- explain what social media is
- appreciate the importance of social media in communication

- In pairs define the term social media
- List social media platforms commonly used today and illustrate their symbols by drawing in their books
- Discuss how social media can be used positively

Why is integrity important while using social media platforms?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 175
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Advantages and disadvantages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- debate on the advantages and disadvantages of social media
- identify the positive and negative aspects of social media
- desire to use social media responsibly

- In groups, list advantages and disadvantages of social media
- In groups, discuss cyber-bullying and how to protect themselves
- Debate on the motion "Social media is ruining children and the youth"

What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 178
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Safety measures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- discuss safety measures to observe when using social media
- identify dangers of inappropriate social media use
- desire to use social media responsibly as a God fearing Christian

- In pairs discuss safety measures when using social media
- Watch good movies or educative documentaries e.g. Bible Stories
- Create a poster with social media safety tips
- Display the poster in the classroom or school notice board

How can we use social media responsibly?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 181
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric