Jss2 First Term CRS Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Class: JSS2

Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

Week 1: Introduction to the Old Testament

Lesson: Understanding the importance of the Old Testament.

Activity: Group discussion on key Old Testament figures.

Week 2: Creation and Early Humanity

Lesson: Exploring the biblical account of creation and early human history.

Activity: Role-play depicting the creation story.

Week 3: The Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Lesson: Learning about the lives and significance of the patriarchs.

Activity: Research and presentation on one patriarch.

Week 4: Joseph in Egypt

Lesson: Examining the story of Joseph and its moral lessons.

Activity: Creating a storyboard illustrating Joseph’s journey.

Week 5: Moses and the Exodus

Lesson: Understanding Moses’ role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

Activity: Class debate on the significance of the Exodus.

Week 6: The Giving of the Law

Lesson: Exploring the Ten Commandments and their relevance.

Activity: Memorizing and reciting the Ten Commandments.

Week 7: The Judges

Lesson: Studying the period of the Judges in Israel.

Activity: Creating a timeline of the Judges’ era.

Week 8: The United Kingdom: Saul, David, and Solomon

Lesson: Analyzing the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon.

Activity: Group project on the achievements of each king.

Week 9: The Divided Kingdom

Lesson: Examining the division of Israel into the Northern and Southern Kingdoms.

Activity: Mapping the territories of the divided kingdoms.

Week 10: The Prophets

Lesson: Introducing major prophets and their messages.

Activity: Writing and performing short skits based on prophetical messages.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson: Reviewing key concepts from previous weeks.

Activity: Quiz and group discussions for reinforcement.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson: Preparing for and taking the end-of-term examination.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson: Recap of the term’s learnings.

Activity: Group reflections and farewell messages.