First Term Lesson Note for Week Nine
Class : Primary Four
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Our Religions
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 4.
- Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Upper Primary, (Primary 4 – 6).
- Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the types of religions and items used.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to :
i. What is religion
ii. List the types of religion
iii. Explain the mode of worship in different religion and identify items used.
Previous Lessons : The learners are familiar with culture.
Content :
Nigerians have freedom of worship. So any Nigerian can practice the religion of his or her choice.
What is religion? Religion is a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.
Types of religion in Nigeria
In Nigeria, there are three main types of religions :
- Christianity
- Islam
- African traditional religion
MODE OF WORSHIP AND MATERIALS IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
CHRISTIANITY
Christianity was introduced in Nigeria by Christian missionaries. Christian believe in one God and Jesus Christ.
All Christian use the Holy Bible to pray and teach the words of God. Other materials used by Christians are candles, Olive oil, beads( rosary or chalets), cross, crucifix, and different Musical instrument.
Most Christian goes their place of worship on Sundays while some go on Saturdays and weekdays. Their place of worship is called CHURCH.
ISLAM
Islam was introduced to Nigeria by the Arabs, Muslims believe in one God and Prophet Muhammad as his messenger and the prophet of Allah.
Muslims use the Quran as their holy book. They worship in the mosques and they pray five times daily. Their major material of worship is the bead.
AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
Traditional worshipers practice in the shrine and believe in some objects as their God. These objects vary from different tribes or villages and they are called different name. Like some Yoruba call their Gods the god of thunder (Sango), god of fertility. Some Igbos call their God Amadioha, chukwu. Hausa call their ALLAH.
Some of the objects they worship are iron, wood, tree etc. traditional worshipers worship in the shrine. They worship God through their ancestors and spirit. Traditional religion is the oldest religion before Islam and Christianity.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The Teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions.
Step 2 : The Teacher introduces the topic
Step 3 : The Teacher explains the lessons.
Evaluation :
1. What is religion?
2. Mention three element of religion
3. Mention three kinds of religions in Nigeria
4. Mention three Different customs
5. List three Similarities in religion
Conclusion : The teacher summarizes the lesson. He/ she marks the learners notebooks and makes necessary corrections.