SS1 First Term IRK Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Subject: Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) – Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) First Term Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1: Understanding the Basics of Islam

Lesson: Introduction to Islam and its core beliefs.

Activity: Group discussions on the five pillars of Islam.

Week 2: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Early Revelations

Lesson: Life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Activity: Analyzing selected Hadiths for moral lessons.

Week 3: The Qur’an – The Holy Book of Islam

Lesson: Origins, structure, and significance of the Qur’an.

Activity: Memorization of short verses and their meanings.

Week 4: Islamic Ethics and Morality

Lesson: Exploring ethical principles in Islam.

Activity: Role-playing scenarios to apply ethical teachings.

Week 5: Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) – Part 1

Lesson: Introduction to Fiqh and its importance.

Activity: Discussing the basics of Halal and Haram.

Week 6: Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) – Part 2

Lesson: Understanding key aspects of Islamic law.

Activity: Case studies on practical applications of Fiqh.

Week 7: Islamic History – The Caliphates

Lesson: Overview of the early Caliphates.

Activity: Research and presentation on a specific Caliphate.

Week 8: The Spread of Islam

Lesson: Exploring the historical expansion of Islam.

Activity: Mapping the spread of Islam and its cultural impact.

Week 9: Islamic Festivals and Celebrations

Lesson: Understanding and celebrating Islamic festivals.

Activity: Preparation for a mock celebration of Eid.

Week 10: Islamic Arts and Architecture

Lesson: Appreciating Islamic art and architecture.

Activity: Creating art inspired by Islamic geometric patterns.

Week 11: Revision Week

Review of all topics covered in the term.

Practice tests and group discussions for clarification.

Week 12: Examination Week

Conducting the end-of-term examination.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Recap of the term’s highlights.

Distribution of report cards and farewell activities.