Introduction to CRE

Importance of Studying CRE - Meaning of CRE

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

- Define the term CRE
- Explain the meaning of CRE
- Show interest in learning CRE

- Learners brainstorm in small groups the meaning of CRE
- Learners read what the people are saying about CRE and explain its meaning
- Learners search for the meaning of CRE from textbooks with teacher guidance
- Learners compare their definition with those found from research and come up with a definition of CRE
- Learners discuss their definition with the rest of the class

What is CRE?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 1
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignment - Observation

Introduction to CRE

Importance of Studying CRE - Importance of learning CRE
Importance of Studying CRE - Ways in which CRE promotes sound moral and religious values

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

- State the importance of learning CRE
- Discuss how CRE impacts their daily life
- Value the importance of learning CRE

- Learners state the values that they have acquired as a result of studying CRE
- Learners explain how they demonstrate these values in their daily life
- Learners discuss how CRE makes them good citizens
- Learners read what Joy, Baraka and Amani have written and analyze the importance of learning CRE
- Learners list jobs and occupations where knowledge of CRE is important

Why is it important to study CRE?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 3
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 4
- Posters

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Introduction to CRE
Creation

Importance of Studying CRE - Ways in which CRE promotes sound moral and religious values
Importance of Studying CRE - Ways in which values acquired through the learning of CRE promote harmonious living
Accounts of Creation - The biblical accounts of creation

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

- Identify values that are promoted through the learning of CRE
- Explain how these values help in living a moral life
- Appreciate the role of CRE in promoting sound moral and religious values

- Learners recite a poem about living a happy life through Christian values
- Learners identify the values that the learning of CRE promotes, according to the poem
- Learners explain how the identified values can help them to live a moral life
- Learners individually compose poems on how CRE promotes sound morals and religious values
- Learners recite their poems to classmates

What values does CRE promote?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 5
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Posters
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 6
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 9
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Creation

Accounts of Creation - The biblical accounts of creation
Accounts of Creation - Similarities and differences between the two biblical accounts of creation

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

- Identify responsibilities given to human beings by God according to Genesis 1:28
- Describe the second biblical account of creation
- Show interest in God's creation

- Learners identify the responsibilities that God gave to human beings according to Genesis 1:28
- Learners discuss lessons learned from the first biblical account of creation
- Learners study a table showing the days of creation and the creation activities
- Learners create a poster using the information in the table
- Learners read in turns the second biblical account of creation in Genesis 2:4(b)-25
- Learners describe how God created man and woman according to the second account

Why is it important to learn about creation accounts?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 10
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 13
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Portfolio

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation

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

- Identify attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation
- Explain the meaning of each attribute of God
- Appreciate God's attributes manifested in creation

- Learners in pairs complete a table showing descriptions of the attributes of God according to the accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2
- Learners identify other attributes of God from the first and second biblical accounts of creation
- Learners using digital devices search the internet to find out the attributes of God according to the first and second biblical accounts of creation
- Learners make a chart showing attributes of God from the first and second biblical accounts of creation
- Learners present their chart in class and discuss the meaning of each attribute

What do we learn about God from the biblical accounts of creation?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 15
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project work

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Importance of learning about the biblical accounts of creation
Accounts of Creation - Taking care of God's creation

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

- Discuss the importance of learning about the biblical accounts of creation
- Explain what they have learned from the creation stories
- Value God's work of creation

- Learners read what their peers said after learning about the creation stories in school
- Learners discuss what they have learned from what the peers said
- Learners explain how learning about the creation stories has benefited them
- Learners create a tune for a song about the days of creation and sing it
- Learners discuss what they learn about God from the song
- Learners compose a song on the second account of creation and sing it in class
- Learners participate in a class prayer thanking God for creation

How has learning about the biblical accounts of creation benefited you?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 17
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 19
- Cleaning materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Portfolio

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - The biblical teaching on responsibilities given to human beings over animals, fish and birds

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

- Identify different creatures created by God
- Explain the biblical teaching on responsibilities over animals, fish and birds
- Value the responsibility to care for God's creatures

- Learners in pairs draw a table and list some of the creatures that live on water and those that live on land
- Learners read about Ezra and Elizabeth who take care of animals, fish and birds
- Learners identify God's creation mentioned by Ezra and Elizabeth
- Learners explain the responsibility that Ezra and Elizabeth have over the creatures identified
- Learners discuss ways in which people take care of animals, fish and birds in their community
- Learners make summary notes on how to take care of animals, fish and birds

What responsibilities has God given human beings over animals, fish and birds?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 21
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - Ways in which we protect animals, fish and birds

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

- Explain why we should take care of animals, fish and birds
- Describe ways in which people show responsibility towards animals, fish and birds
- Desire to be responsible in caring for animals, fish and birds

- Learners read what Janet, Faith, and John are saying about being responsible
- Learners explain why Janet, Faith, and John are living responsible lives
- Learners discuss how they take care of animals in their immediate environment as a show of responsibility
- Learners read what Mary, David, and Zuri are saying about the importance of animals, fish, and birds
- Learners list God's creation that provides them with meat, milk, labor, and companionship
- Learners list animals and birds reared in homes and explain their importance

Why should you protect animals, fish and birds?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 22
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 24

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - Ways in which we protect animals, fish and birds

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

- Describe ways in which the people of Taita-Taveta County take care of animals, fish and birds
- Outline how Christians take care of God's creation today
- Show commitment to protecting animals, fish and birds

- Learners read a case study about the people of Taita-Taveta County and how they practice agriculture and rear animals
- Learners identify the creatures found in Taita-Taveta County according to the story
- Learners explain different ways in which the people of Taita-Taveta County are taking care of animals, fish and birds
- Learners complete a table on how Christians take care of God's creation today
- Learners study a poster made by Jabali and discuss the message
- Learners make a poster to sensitize the school community on the importance of taking care of animals, fish and birds

How do the people of Taita-Taveta County take care of animals, fish and birds?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 26
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils

- Written assignments - Project work - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - Practising good stewardship by taking care of animals, fish and birds

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

- Explain the meaning of good stewardship
- Identify ways of being good stewards of God's creation
- Value the importance of good stewardship

- Learners read what Joy and Joel are saying about the importance of good stewardship of God's creation
- Learners explain how Joy and Joel are good stewards of God's creation
- Learners discuss the importance of good stewardship of God's creation
- Learners design posters with short messages on the importance of good stewardship
- Learners use the posters to sensitize the school community on the importance of good stewardship
- Learners write a pledge committing to take care of domestic animals in their immediate environment

What is the importance of good stewardship?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 27
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 28
- Manila papers

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Project work

Creation

Responsibility over plants - Responsibilities given to human beings over plants

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

- Identify different types of plants
- Explain the importance of plants
- Appreciate plants as God's creation

- Learners study the plants shown in pictures and identify them by name
- Learners list the types of plants found in their locality
- Learners explain how the plants they have listed are important to their family
- Learners discuss how they take care of plants in their locality
- Learners take a walk around the school compound
- Learners observe plants found in the school compound and identify them by name
- Learners draw some of the plants they have observed on a chart
- Learners display their chart in the classroom

Why should you take care of plants?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 31
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures of plants

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project work

Creation

Responsibility over plants - The biblical teaching on caring for plants to conserve the environment

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

- Explain the importance of plants according to the Bible
- Describe ways of taking care of plants
- Value the responsibility to care for plants

- Learners read an article about Haller Park and answer questions about it
- Learners write down the types of plants mentioned in the article
- Learners discuss the importance of plants according to the article
- Learners explain the responsibility which Bamburi Cement Company exercised over plants
- Learners discuss the importance of the plants in their locality
- Learners explain why they should take care of plants in their environment

How do you care for plants in your environment?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 31
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over plants - The biblical teaching on caring for plants to conserve the environment
Responsibility over plants - Ways in which the responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth

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

- Identify how people apply the biblical teaching on the care for plants
- Explain how caring for plants contributes to environmental conservation
- Show commitment to caring for plants

- Learners study pictures showing people taking care of plants
- Learners identify how the people in the pictures are applying the biblical teaching on the care for plants
- Learners explain how each activity shown in the pictures contributes to environmental conservation
- Learners discuss how they maintain a healthy ecosystem in their locality
- Learners explain the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem
- Learners read what Imani and Pendo are saying about taking care of plants
- Learners explain how Imani and Pendo take care of plants

Why is it important to maintain a healthy ecosystem?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 34
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 36

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over plants - Ways in which the responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth

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

- Identify responsible ways of using plants
- Explain how each responsible use of plants leads to economic growth
- Value the economic benefits of plants

- Learners read a conversation between Grade Seven learners of Salama Junior Secondary School and Mr. Shauri, an environmentalist
- Learners identify the responsible ways in which plants mentioned in the conversation are used
- Learners explain how each responsible use of plants leads to economic growth
- Learners discuss other ways of using plants responsibly and how they lead to economic growth
- Learners read posters on the economic importance of plants
- Learners explain the economic importance of plants according to the posters
- Learners discuss other ways in which plants benefit people economically

What are the economic benefits of plants?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 39
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Manila papers

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project work

Creation

Use and misuse of natural resources - Ways in which human beings use natural resources
Use and misuse of natural resources - Ways in which human beings misuse natural resources

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

- Identify natural resources that God created
- Explain how natural resources are used
- Value natural resources as God's creation

- Learners study pictures showing natural and man-made resources
- Learners identify the pictures that show natural resources
- Learners explain how each natural resource identified is important to human beings
- Learners identify natural resources found in their county
- Learners name other natural resources found in their county
- Learners study pictures showing uses of different natural resources
- Learners discuss how each natural resource in the pictures is used
- Learners complete a table showing natural resources found in their environment and how they are used

Why should we conserve the environment?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 42
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 44

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and misuse of natural resources - Effects of misusing natural resources

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

- Identify effects of misusing natural resources
- Discuss how misuse of natural resources affects communities
- Show concern for the effects of misusing natural resources

- Learners read stories about two villages - Salama and Makutano
- Learners identify natural resources found in each village
- Learners discuss how the natural resources in each village have been misused
- Learners explain the effects of misusing natural resources on the people of each village
- Learners discuss the effects of people misusing natural resources in their community
- Learners debate on the motion: "There are many harmful effects of destroying the environment"
- Learners write a short paragraph giving their opinion on the issue after the debate

What are the effects of misusing natural resources?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 46
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Debate

Creation

Use and misuse of natural resources - Biblical teachings on good use of God's creation
Use and misuse of natural resources - Conserving the environment

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

- Outline biblical teachings on good use of God's creation
- Explain biblical verses on responsible use of natural resources
- Value biblical teachings on good use of God's creation

- Learners read notes written by Raymond about biblical teachings on good use of God's creation
- Learners discuss what Raymond wrote about Christians resting on the seventh day
- Learners discuss what Raymond wrote about using the sabbatical year to allow the land to regain fertility
- Learners discuss what Raymond wrote about not misusing resources
- Learners discuss what Raymond wrote about condemning destruction of the environment
- Learners discuss other biblical teachings on good use of God's creation

What does the Bible teach about the use of God's creation?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 47
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 48
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - Importance of the Bible in society today
Functions of the Bible - The role of the Bible for holistic growth

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

- Explain the importance of the Bible in society today
- Discuss two ways the Bible is used in society today
- Appreciate the Bible as the inspired word of God

- Share experiences of how they use the Bible
- Debate and write the main points on how the Bible is used in society today
- Read in turns 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12 and outline lessons learnt
- In groups prepare charts on the importance of the Bible and make a presentation in class

Why is the Bible important in the life of a Christian?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 52
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 53
- Digital devices
- Projector
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 57
- Pictures and photographs

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Checklists

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - The role of the Bible for holistic growth
Functions of the Bible - Ways in which God's Word inspires different services among Christians
Functions of the Bible - Ways in which God's Word inspires different services among Christians

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

- Explain how the Bible promotes social, emotional and intellectual growth
- Analyze Biblical teachings that enhance holistic development
- Desire to read the Bible for personal growth

- Discuss in groups how the Bible promotes social, emotional and intellectual growth of a person
- Read Romans 12:1-2 and discuss how it contributes to intellectual growth
- Share experiences of how the Bible has helped in their emotional growth

How does the Bible contribute to a person's social and emotional development?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 58
- Digital Course Books
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 59
- Pictures showing Christians serving
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 60
- Resource person

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Self-assessment - Observation

The Bible

Divisions of the Bible - The two divisions of the Bible

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

- Identify the two major divisions of the Bible
- Explain the relationship between the Old Testament and New Testament
- Show interest in exploring both divisions of the Bible

- Brainstorm in pairs the two major divisions of the Bible
- Use the internet or the Bible to read out Books in the Old and New Testament
- Create a table showing the two divisions of the Bible and their characteristics

Why is it important to know the books of the Bible?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 63
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 64
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Check lists

The Bible

Divisions of the Bible - The classification of the books of the Old Testament
Divisions of the Bible - The classification of the books of the New Testament

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

- Outline the four major categories of books in the Old Testament
- Identify books that belong to each category
- Appreciate the diversity of books in the Old Testament

- In pairs, outline the four major categories of books in the Old Testament
- Group books of the Old Testament according to their categories
- Create a chart showing the categories of books in the Old Testament

How are books in the Old Testament classified?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 65
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 66

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Check lists

The Bible

Divisions of the Bible - Appreciation of the Bible for reflective learning

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

- Explain how the Bible helps in reflective learning
- Use the Bible for personal reflection
- Appreciate the Bible as a tool for reflection

- Discuss how different books of the Bible can be used for reflection
- Read Psalm 119:97-104 and reflect on its meaning
- Write a short reflection on a Bible passage of their choice

How can you use the Bible for personal reflection?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 67
- Journal
- Charts

- Journal - Written assignments - Observation - Self-assessment

The Bible

Divisions of the Bible - Appreciation of the Bible for reflective learning and living
Bible Translations - Bible translations used in Kenya today

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

- Discuss how Biblical teachings can be applied in daily life
- Apply Biblical principles in making decisions
- Show willingness to live by Biblical principles

- Share experiences of how they have applied Biblical teachings in their lives
- Role play on applying Biblical principles in various situations
- Create personal goals based on Biblical principles

How can you apply Biblical teachings in your daily life?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 68
- Charts
- Journals
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 73
- Different Bible versions
- Digital devices

- Observation - Peer assessment - Journal - Role play

The Bible

Bible Translations - Bible translations used in Kenya today

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

- List different Bible translations available in Kenya
- Discuss the origin of different Bible translations
- Show interest in exploring different Bible translations

- Examine different Bible translations available in class
- Discuss the differences between various translations
- Create a chart showing different Bible translations used in Kenya

What are the differences between various Bible translations?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 74
- Different Bible versions
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Bible Translations - Reasons for translation of Bible into local languages

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

- Explain why the Bible was translated into local languages
- Discuss the importance of having the Bible in local languages
- Appreciate efforts made to translate the Bible into local languages

- In groups discuss reasons that led to the translation of the Bible to local languages
- Read the newspaper excerpt about Dr. Ludwig Krapf and discuss his contribution
- Write a summary of reasons for Bible translation into local languages

Why is it important to translate the Bible into different languages?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 76
- Charts
- Resource person
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 77

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Group discussions

The Bible

Bible Translations - Social and economic effects of translation of the Bible into local languages

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

- Identify social effects of Bible translation into local languages
- Explain how Bible translation has influenced local cultures
- Appreciate the social impact of Bible translation

- Brainstorm on how people have benefited from the different Bible translations
- Read the story about the people of Bweza and discuss the social effects
- Create a chart showing social effects of Bible translation

How has Bible translation affected communities socially?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 78
- Charts
- Resource person

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Bible Translations - Social and economic effects of translation of the Bible into local languages

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

- Identify economic effects of Bible translation into local languages
- Discuss how Bible translation has contributed to economic development
- Appreciate the economic impact of Bible translation

- Interview a resource person on the social and economic effects of translating the Bible to local languages
- Debate on the topic: "Is Bible translation still necessary in our society today?"
- Prepare a poster on economic benefits of Bible translation

How has Bible translation contributed to economic development?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 79
- Charts
- Resource person

- Oral questions - Debate - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - Ways in which God prepared Moses for leadership

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

- Describe the early life of Moses
- Explain how the events in Moses' early life prepared him for leadership
- Appreciate God's plan in preparing individuals for leadership

- Discuss in groups characteristics of a good leader
- Narrate to classmates the story of the birth of Moses and his call to serve God
- Read Exodus 2:1-15 and identify how God prepared Moses for leadership

Why was leadership in Israel important?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 83
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 84

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Group discussions

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The roles played by Moses during the Exodus

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

- Identify the roles played by Moses during the Exodus
- Explain how Moses led the Israelites through the Red Sea
- Appreciate the challenges of leadership

- Read Exodus 14:10-16, Exodus 14:21 in turns
- Discuss the roles played by Moses during the crossing of the Red Sea
- Create flash cards with different roles played by Moses during the Exodus

What roles did Moses play as a leader of the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 85
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The roles played by Moses during the Exodus
Leadership in Israel: Moses - The leadership qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate
Leadership in Israel: Moses - The leadership qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate

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

- Describe how Moses provided for the needs of the Israelites
- Explain how Moses resolved conflicts among the Israelites
- Show willingness to take up leadership roles

- Read Exodus 15:22-25, Exodus 18:5-10, Exodus 18:13-26, Deuteronomy 4:1-6
- Discuss the leadership roles that Moses played during the journey through the wilderness
- Role play how Moses delegated responsibilities to leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens

How did Moses solve problems faced by the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 86
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 87
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 89

- Oral questions - Role play - Observation - Project