Creation

Work: Scriptures on work to foster responsibility

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

- Interpret the scriptures on work to foster responsibility
- Discuss the meaning of work
- Desire to be responsible in carrying out various tasks

- In groups discuss the meaning of work
- Describe the types of work done at home, school, community and church
- Share experiences on how they feel when doing the different types of work

What does the Bible teach about work?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 1)
- Bible
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Biblical teachings on work

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

- Explain the Biblical teachings on work
- Interpret Exodus 20:11 and Genesis 2:1-3 on work
- Appreciate the importance of rest after work

- In groups read and discuss Exodus 20:11 and Genesis 2:1-3
- Identify Biblical teachings on work from the verses
- Present teachings using charts or PowerPoint slides
- Discuss the importance of planning work and rest

Why is it important to rest after working?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 2)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Benefits of hard work

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

- Analyze the benefits of hard work
- Interpret Proverbs 6:6-11 and Proverbs 10:4 on hard work
- Show willingness to work hard

- Read and discuss Proverbs 6:6-11 and Proverbs 10:4
- Identify the benefits of hard work from the Bible verses
- Discuss how ants demonstrate hard work
- Discuss how to avoid laziness

How do ants demonstrate hard work?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 3)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Consequences of laziness

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

- Describe the consequences of laziness
- Interpret 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 12 on work
- Desire to avoid laziness

- Read and discuss 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 12
- Discuss the topic "A lazy person should not eat"
- Share experiences on consequences of laziness
- Discuss what lazy people should do according to the Bible

What should happen to people who refuse to work?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 4)
- Bible
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Importance of working hard

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

- Explain the importance of working hard in various contexts
- Discuss how hard work fosters responsibility
- Appreciate the value of hard work as a Christian

- Discuss the importance of working hard at school, home, church and community
- Explain how hard work helps achieve self-reliance, responsibility and harmonious living
- Discuss the reasons Christians should work hard

Why should you work hard as a Christian?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 5)
- Bible
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Group presentations

Creation

Work: God as a worker

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

- Describe how God worked during creation
- Recite the poem "God is a worker"
- Compose a poem about God and work
- Desire to emulate God's approach to work

- Recite and analyze the poem "God is a worker"
- Describe how God planned, executed and evaluated His work
- Compose a poem titled "God worked, we should also work"
- Share work routines and rest patterns

How did God work during creation?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 6)
- Bible
- Digital resources

- Observation - Recitation and evaluation of poems - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Virtues related to Christian work ethics

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

- Identify virtues related to Christian work ethics
- Explain the meaning of each virtue
- Apply virtues in day-to-day work life

- Study and discuss virtues that guide Christians as they work
- Explain how each virtue guides Christians in their work life
- Discuss how to apply each virtue in their work
- Research other virtues related to Christian work ethics

What are the virtues that guide Christians as they work?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 7)
- Digital resources
- Library resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Application of Christian virtues

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

- Analyze how different professionals apply virtues in their work
- Explain the importance of diligence, integrity and honesty in work
- Show willingness to uphold virtues in day-to-day activities

- Read and discuss how professionals apply virtues in their work
- Identify the virtues displayed by different professionals
- Discuss scenarios requiring application of virtues
- Share personal experiences of applying virtues

How can you apply Christian virtues in your daily activities?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 8)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Case study analysis

Creation

Work: Choosing career paths based on talents and abilities

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

- Differentiate between talents and abilities
- Identify their personal talents and abilities
- Value talents and abilities as gifts from God

- Discuss the meaning of talents and abilities
- List personal talents and abilities
- Identify careers that align with their talents and abilities
- Analyze a case study about career choices

How can your talents and abilities guide your career choice?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 9)
- Flash cards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Career aspirations
Work: Challenges in career choices

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

- Describe careers they would like to pursue
- Explain qualifications needed for chosen careers
- Show interest in working towards career goals

- Write down preferred careers on flash cards
- Give reasons for career choices
- List qualifications needed for chosen careers
- Discuss how to work towards achieving qualifications

What gives you confidence that you can pursue your chosen career?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 10)
- Flash cards
- Digital resources
- Case studies

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Positive attitude towards work

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

- Explain what a positive attitude towards work means
- Identify statements that demonstrate positive attitude towards work
- Develop a positive attitude towards work

- Identify statements demonstrating positive attitude towards work
- Discuss how to develop a positive attitude towards work
- Compose a poem on having a positive attitude towards work

How can you develop a positive attitude towards work?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 11)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Creation

Work: Demonstrating positive attitude in daily activities

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

- Document daily work activities
- Evaluate their attitude towards work
- Show willingness to maintain a positive attitude in daily activities

- Record daily work activities and experiences
- Analyze attitude towards work done
- Advise peers on developing positive attitudes towards work
- Discuss the topic "Importance of having a positive attitude towards work"

Why is it important to have a positive attitude towards work?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 12)
- Work journal
- Digital resources

- Observation - Journal assessment - Peer assessment

Creation

Work: Career guidance

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

- Prepare questions for a resource person on careers
- Interview a resource person on careers
- Appreciate the importance of guidance in career choices

- Prepare questions for a resource person on careers
- Interview the resource person
- Note key points from the interview
- Share findings with classmates

What subject areas should one excel in to pursue specific careers?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 12)
- Resource person
- Interview questions

- Observation - Interview assessment - Oral presentations

Creation

Work: Career research and planning

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

- Conduct research on different career paths
- Make a plan towards achieving career goals
- Maintain a career journal
- Show commitment to achieving career goals

- Conduct research on different career paths with guidance from parents/guardians
- Discuss what needs to be done to achieve dream careers
- Keep a journal on career aspirations and progress
- Share journal content with peers, teachers and parents

What will you do to ensure you achieve your dream career?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 12)
- Career journals
- Digital resources
- Library resources

- Observation - Journal assessment - Peer presentations

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Values that foster sexual purity

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

- Identify Christian moral values that young people should uphold
- Explain how these values help in avoiding irresponsible sexual behavior
- Show interest in upholding Christian moral values

- Discuss values that help avoid irresponsible sexual behavior
- Explore the meaning of each value
- Use examples to demonstrate how to uphold each value
- Explain how values help avoid irresponsible sexual behavior

What Christian values can help you avoid irresponsible sexual behavior?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 13)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Biblical teachings on sexual purity

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

- Analyze Biblical teachings on sexual purity
- Interpret 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 6:13 and 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
- Appreciate the importance of sexual purity

- Read and discuss Biblical passages on sexual purity
- Explore how bad company can lead to sexual sin
- Identify moral values outlined in the Bible verses
- Explain how these values help uphold sexual purity

How can bad company ruin good character according to the Bible?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 14)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Forbidden sexual practices

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

- Identify forbidden sexual practices in the Bible
- Discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behavior in society today
- Show willingness to avoid forbidden sexual practices

- Discuss and list forms of irresponsible sexual behavior
- Identify forbidden sexual practices youth may be enticed into
- Describe ways youth can be enticed into forbidden sexual practices

What are the forbidden sexual practices that youth are likely to be enticed into today?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 15)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Biblical teachings on forbidden sexual practices

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

- Analyze Biblical teachings on forbidden sexual practices
- Interpret Galatians 5:19 and Leviticus 18:5-18, 20-23
- Develop a negative attitude towards forbidden sexual practices

- Read and discuss Galatians 5:19 and Leviticus 18:5-18, 20-23
- Describe forbidden sexual practices highlighted in the verses
- Discuss reasons for maintaining sexual purity
- Present findings using charts or PowerPoint

Why should you maintain sexual purity as a Christian youth?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 16)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Avoiding sexual temptations

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

- Identify ways to avoid being enticed into forbidden sexual practices
- Analyze testimonies from peers about avoiding sexual temptations
- Show willingness to resist sexual temptations

- Read and analyze testimonies from learners about avoiding sexual temptations
- Identify ways to avoid being enticed into forbidden sexual practices
- Discuss other ways to avoid being enticed into forbidden sexual practices

How can you avoid being enticed into forbidden sexual practices?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 17)
- Case studies
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Same-sex relationships

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

- Interpret Romans 1:26-27 on same-sex relationships
- Discuss ways to avoid being enticed into same-sex relationships
- Show willingness to uphold Biblical teachings on sexuality

- Read and discuss Romans 1:26-27
- Discuss ways youth in Kenya can avoid being enticed into same-sex relationships
- Identify negative consequences of forbidden sexual practices

How can youth avoid being enticed into same-sex relationships?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 17)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Values that foster sexual purity

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

- Explain how specific values help foster sexual purity
- Analyze case studies on application of values
- Commit to living a morally upright life

- Read and analyze case studies on how values foster sexual purity
- Explain how values like responsibility, love, integrity, and patience help uphold sexual purity
- Share personal experiences of applying values to avoid forbidden sexual encounters

How can the value of love help you avoid irresponsible sexual behavior?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 18)
- Case studies
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Case study analysis - Personal reflections

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Life skills that foster sexual purity

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

- Identify life skills that foster sexual purity
- Explain how these life skills help overcome sexual temptations
- Apply these life skills in daily life

- Analyze case studies showing life skills that foster sexual purity
- Identify life skills demonstrated in each case
- Discuss how life skills help uphold sexual purity
- Apply life skills to hypothetical scenarios

How can you use the life skill of decision-making to avoid situations that can lead to forbidden sexual practices?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 19)
- Case studies
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Role plays

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Christian Moral Values: Seeking God's guidance

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

- Interpret Matthew 6:13 on overcoming temptations
- Explain the role of prayer in overcoming temptations
- Show willingness to seek God's guidance when faced with temptations

- Read and discuss Matthew 6:13
- Explore how God enables us to demonstrate values and life skills
- Discuss how to seek God's guidance when faced with temptations
- Share personal experiences of overcoming temptations

How can prayer help you overcome sexual temptations?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 20)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Woman Judge: Deborah - Leadership qualities

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

- Identify women leaders in various contexts
- List leadership qualities exhibited by these women leaders
- Appreciate the leadership role of women in society

- List women leaders at school, church and in government
- Identify leadership qualities to emulate from these women leaders
- Read and analyze a newspaper article about a woman leader
- Discuss leadership qualities portrayed and contributions made

What leadership qualities can you emulate from women leaders?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 22)
- Newspaper articles
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Woman Judge: Deborah - Biblical account

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

- Analyze the Biblical account of Deborah as a judge
- Describe Deborah's role in the leadership of Israel
- Appreciate God's use of women in leadership

- Read Judges 4:1-24 in turns
- Outline how God punished Israelites when they sinned against Him
- Explain Deborah's role in the leadership of Israel
- Describe how the Israelites defeated Sisera and his army

What was the role of Deborah in the leadership of Israel?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 23)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Woman Judge: Deborah - Leadership qualities

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

- Analyze leadership qualities portrayed by Deborah
- Explain how Deborah demonstrated specific leadership qualities
- Show willingness to emulate Deborah's leadership qualities

- Analyze statements about Deborah's leadership
- Identify leadership qualities Deborah portrayed in each scenario
- Discuss how Deborah demonstrated qualities like effective communication, planning, obedience, faith, supportiveness and wisdom

How did Deborah portray wisdom as a woman judge?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 24)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Woman Judge: Deborah - Lessons from leadership

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

- Identify lessons learned from Deborah's leadership
- Apply these lessons in contemporary leadership contexts
- Appreciate the value of God-centered leadership

- Identify lessons learned from Judge Deborah in various situations
- Discuss other lessons from Deborah's leadership
- Make summary notes on lessons learned
- Apply lessons to contemporary leadership contexts

What lessons can we learn from the leadership of Judge Deborah?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 25)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Woman Judge: Deborah - Application of leadership lessons

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

- Analyze how leadership lessons from Deborah apply today
- Explain ways leaders seek God's guidance when faced with challenges
- Value the importance of wisdom and humility in leadership

- Analyze a sermon on lessons from Deborah's leadership
- Discuss how leaders today seek God's guidance
- Explain the importance of empowering team members
- Describe how leaders can uphold wisdom and humility

Why should leaders empower the people they work with?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 26)
- Case studies
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Woman Judge: Deborah - Praying for leaders

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

- Identify leaders in the community
- Discuss the roles these leaders play
- Explain the importance of praying for leaders
- Show willingness to pray for leaders

- Watch a video clip on Judge Deborah
- Identify leaders in the community
- Discuss roles these leaders play
- Explain why it's important to pray for leaders
- Write and say prayers for community leaders

Why is it important to pray for our leaders?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 27)
- Video clip on Judge Deborah
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written prayers

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Family ancestry
Kings: David and Solomon - David as ancestor of Jesus

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

- Draw a family tree
- Define the term 'ancestor'
- Identify their own ancestors
- Appreciate the significance of ancestry

- Draw family trees in exercise books
- Write names of family members on the family tree
- Discuss how far back they can trace family members
- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'ancestor'

How far back can you trace the members of your family?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 28)
- Family tree templates
- Dictionaries
- Digital resources
- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 29)
- Bible
- Charts

- Observation - Family tree assessment - Oral presentations

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - David's anointing

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

- Narrate the story of David's anointing
- Explain why God chose David to be king
- Appreciate God's criteria for choosing leaders

- Share experiences of significant responsibilities
- Read 1 Samuel 16:1-23 in turns
- Analyze the story of David's anointing
- Discuss why God chose David to be king

Why did God choose David to be the king of Israel?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 30)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Storytelling assessment - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Importance of David as king

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

- Analyze the importance of David bringing back the Covenant Box
- Interpret 2 Samuel 6:1-15
- Appreciate the spiritual leadership of King David

- Read 2 Samuel 6:1-15 in turns
- Discuss why David brought back the Covenant Box
- Describe how David honored God during this event
- Analyze the importance of David as king

Why did King David bring back the Covenant Box to Jerusalem?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 31)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Leadership qualities of David

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

- Identify leadership qualities demonstrated by King David
- Explain how David demonstrated these qualities
- Show willingness to emulate David's positive leadership qualities

- Read 1 Samuel 16:1-23 and 2 Samuel 6:1-15
- Discuss how King David demonstrated specific leadership qualities
- Complete a table outlining qualities demonstrated in different situations
- Discuss lessons from David's leadership

What leadership qualities did King David display?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 32)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Contemporary application of David's leadership

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

- Research on King David's leadership qualities
- Apply David's leadership qualities to contemporary contexts
- Choose to develop positive leadership qualities

- Conduct online or library research on David's leadership qualities
- Discuss application of these qualities in contemporary leadership
- Write findings and make presentations
- Analyze flash cards on qualities for choosing leaders

How can King David's leadership qualities be applied by leaders today?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 33)
- Internet resources
- Library books
- Flash cards

- Observation - Research reports - Oral presentations

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Achievements of Solomon

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

- Identify factors that contribute to leadership success
- List achievements of King Solomon
- Appreciate the importance of wisdom in leadership

- Discuss what makes leaders successful
- Analyze notes about King Solomon
- Sort information into achievements and failures
- Identify qualities that contributed to Solomon's achievements

What factors contribute to successful leadership?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 34)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Failures of Solomon

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

- Identify factors that contribute to leadership failure
- List failures of King Solomon
- Show willingness to avoid negative leadership traits

- Discuss what causes leaders to fail
- Use digital resources to research Solomon's failures
- Match Solomon's actions with explanations of their consequences
- Discuss acts that cause leaders to fail today

What acts can cause leaders to fail in their leadership?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 35)
- Bible
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Research reports - Matching exercises

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Solomon's wisdom

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

- Define wisdom
- Analyze how Solomon demonstrated wisdom
- Appreciate the importance of wisdom in solving problems

- Share experiences of applying wisdom in challenging situations
- Read 1 Kings 3:16-28
- Arrange events in correct order to tell the story
- Explain how Solomon applied wisdom in solving the dispute

How did King Solomon apply wisdom in solving the dispute between the two women?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 36)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Story sequencing - Role play assessment

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Application of wisdom

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

- Role-play Solomon's wise judgment
- Apply wisdom in day-to-day life
- Value the importance of seeking God's wisdom

- Read 1 Kings 3:16-28 again
- Answer detailed questions about the story
- Role-play Solomon's wisdom in solving the dispute
- Discuss application of wisdom in daily life

What lessons can you learn from the story of King Solomon and the two women?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 37)
- Bible
- Props for role play
- Digital resources

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Choosing leaders of integrity

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

- Identify leaders in school, church and community
- Describe how these leaders are chosen
- List qualities considered when choosing leaders
- Value integrity in leadership

- Identify leaders in school, church and community
- Describe how these leaders are chosen
- Brainstorm qualities considered when choosing leaders
- Explain the importance of these qualities

Why is it important for leaders to possess integrity?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 38)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Chart presentations

The Bible: Selected Teachings

Kings: David and Solomon - Leadership qualities self-assessment

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

- Assess their own leadership qualities
- Identify areas of improvement
- Show commitment to developing positive leadership qualities

- Complete a checklist on leadership qualities
- Reflect on areas needing improvement
- Share checklist with classmates
- Discuss ways to develop positive leadership qualities

Which leadership qualities do you need to improve?

- Oxford Alive CRE (pg. 39)
- Checklist template
- Digital resources

- Observation - Self-assessment - Peer feedback