Lesson Note on GOD WANTS US TO WORK

LESSON NOTE FOR PRIMARY 5

TOPIC: God wants us to work: Genesis 2:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

DURATION: 3 periods of 35 minutes each

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to;

i.             Define the term work

ii.            Mention different types of work

iii.          Explain why people should work

iv.          Explain the importance of every occupation

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Pupils can mention the ways God provides for our needs

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

1.   The holy bible

2.   Working implements e.g. hoe, fishing net, cutlass, wood

PROCEDURE

Step I: Revise the previous lesson by asking the pupils to mention the

ways God provides for our needs

Step II: introduce the new lesson by asking the pupils to mention the

types of work they do at home

Step III: Explain that work means doing something that involves physical

or mental effort. It could also be seen as the job that one does to get money. God wants us to work. In Genesis 2:15, “The lord God placed the man in the garden of Eden to cultivate it and guard”. In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Apostle Paul emphasize the need to work for a living as did him and his fellow workers. He command the brethren to keep away from all lazy believers whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat. People should work to earn a living. Some of the work that could be done to earn a living are, farming, carpentry, teaching sewing, driving e.t.c.

Step IV: Show some working implements to the pupils and ask them to

identify their uses. Guide the pupils in discussion on the works people do and state why they do them

Step V: Evaluate the lesson by asking the pupils to name types of work

and mention three reasons while people must work

Step VI: Briefly summarize the lesson and give chalkboard

HOMEWORK

i.             Name the work your parents do.

ii.            Why do people work?