MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
LESSON PLAN
NAME: _______________________
SCHOOL: MEEMBE SECONDARY DAY SCHOOL
DATE: 29 MARCH, 2024
TIME: 07:40-09:00
GRADE: 8B
DURATION:80 Minutes
SUBJECT: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NO OF PUPILS: boys:17
TOPIC:
M0RALITY AND VALUES
SUB-TOPIC: SOURCES OF RELIGIOUS MORAL CODES
GIRLS: 19
REFERENCES MATERIALS: Grade 8(Longman) Religious Education Pupils Book
TEACHING MATERIAL: Chalk board, Maps, and Chart Handouts with examples of religious texts
(e.g., Bible)
OBJECTIVE: By the end of learning experience in this lesson pupils should be able to;

Understand the concept of religious moral codes and their influence on behavior.

Identify and explore different religious texts as sources of moral codes.

Analyze and compare the characteristics and teachings of various religious texts.
RATIONALE:
By teaching about the sources of religious moral codes, the lesson aims to help grade 8 students develop
a deeper understanding of the moral values and principles upheld by different religious traditions. It
encourages respect for religious diversity, critical thinking, and reflection on personal beliefs and
values.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Learners have a general understanding of the concepts Moral and
Values.
Time/stage
INTRODUCTION
10 MINUTES
CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
TEACHER’S
LEARNER’S
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
- Begin the lesson by -Attempting
doing the recaps from answer
the previous lesson.
." Write their responses
on the board.
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METHODS
to Question and
Answer
-
Provide
a
clear -Listening to the Teacher’s
LESSON
religious moral codes
DEVELOPMENT
Religious moral codes refer to definition of Religious teacher
ethical guidelines and principles moral code.
derived from religious teachings
and beliefs. These codes provide
a framework for moral behavior
and guide individuals in making
decisions and choices that are
consistent with their religious
convictions
1
10 MINUTES
exposition
Examples
Present examples of
the Bible, Quran, Torah, and different religious texts,
Bhagavad Gita, as sources of such as
religious moral codes.
these -Listening to the Teacher’s
exposition
religious texts shape the teacher’s
Discuss
how
LESSON
Exploration of Religious Texts
DEVELOPMENT
In the Old Testament, the Ten
beliefs
and
Commandments (Exodus 20:1- moral
17) provide a foundational moral practices
of
their
code, while the teachings of Jesus
respective followers
in the New Testament emphasize
love, forgiveness, and ethical
conduct.
2
20Minutes
explanation
-Learners to copy
some notes from
the board in their
books.
Group
LESSON
DEVELOPMENT
3
30 Minutes
Group Activity
- Divide learners into
small
groups
and
distribute handouts with
examples of different
religious texts.
Facilitate
a
class
discussion
on
the
similarities
and
2
-Each
group
to discussion
present
their
findings
and
engage in a class
discussion to share
differences among the insights
religious texts in terms perspectives
of
their
moral
teachings.
and
EXERCISE
The teacher to write the
exercise on the board,
1. How do religious moral to mark and make some
codes
influence
the corrections
behavior and decision
making?
2. Are there any specific
teachings from religious
texts that resonate with
personal values?
Learners to copy
3. How can religious moral
the exercise in
codes contribute to a
their books
more ethical society?
Summarize the main -ask
CONCLUSION
10 Minutes
Conclusion
points
and
allow questions
some -Question and
Answer
learners to ask any
remaining questions or
clarify doubts.
Teacher’s
Evaluation____________________________________________________________________
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