Worship · B3 Our World And Our People

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.3.1.1.1 - Explain the reasons for studying the sacred scriptures of the three major religions among their followers

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify the sacred scriptures of Christianity, Islam and Traditional Religion and the people who use them.
state at least three reasons why followers of each religion study their sacred scriptures.
recite a simple text from at least one sacred scripture (Psalm 23, Al-Fatihah, or a traditional parable) and tell its moral lesson.
explain in their own words how reading sacred scriptures helps people live well in their community.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Our Beliefs and Values (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Worship (3.1)
Content standard: B3.3.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the importance of religious worship
Indicator: B3.3.1.1.1 - Explain the reasons for studying the sacred scriptures of the three major religions among their followers
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 6 (Week 18 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: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 47
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners mention and talk about why they study the sacred scriptures: The Holy Bible (Christianity), The Holy Qur'an, Hadith (Islam), Sacred Myths, parables and taboos (Traditional Religion), etc.
Learners recite simple texts from the scriptures: Al-fatihah (Islam), Psalm 23 (Christianity) and Sacred Myths, folktales, parables, etc. (Traditional Religion).
Let learners recite texts from the scriptures.
Learners to talk about the moral lessons from the scriptures.