The Purpose and… · JHS3 Religious And Moral Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.1.1.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Recall at least two key details from the creation stories studied at B8.
State the purpose of at least four categories of God’s creation (humankind, animals, plants, water bodies, heavenly bodies).
Explain in their own words why every part of creation has a purpose and usefulness.
Work in pairs to match created things to their purposes using examples from their own community.
Draw a table showing four things created by God and the purpose of each.

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Curriculum details

Strand: God, His Creation and Attributes (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: The Purpose and Usefulness of God's Creation (1.1)
Content standard: B9.1.1.1 - Describe and explain the purpose and usefulness of God's creation
Indicator: B9.1.1.1.1 - Identify the purpose and usefulness of God's creation
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Religious and Moral Education, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 54
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Guide learners to recall the creation stories they learned at B8.
• With Think-Pair Share, learners recollect lessons learned from the creation stories.
2. Identify the purpose and usefulness of God's creation. E.g.
• Humankind - to serve/worship God, care for other creatures (stewardship), etc.
• Animals - security, companionship, food, clothing
• Plants - food, medicine, shelter, beautification.
• Water bodies - food, transportation, irrigation, electricity, domestic and industrial use.
• Heavenly bodies - light, energy, time and seasons.
• Note: In science you discussed diversity of matter where you learned that each organism in nature plays a role in nature. Learners must come to the realisation that all creation of God is for a purpose.
Project Work
Draw a table indicating four things created by God and the purpose of each.