Moses and the Bronze Serpent in the Wilderness (Primary 3- Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Lesson Plan for Primary Three (First Term)
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary Three
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: Moses and the Bronze Serpent in the Wilderness
Sub-Topic: The Instruction Given to Moses by God

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Recall the specific instructions given to Moses by God regarding the bronze serpent.
2. Explain the purpose behind God’s instructions to Moses.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the story through a creative activity.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know the basic story of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness and understand that God provided for their needs.

Instructional Materials

1. Textbook: “Christian Religious Studies for Primary Schools Book 3”
2. Visual aids: Pictures of Moses, the bronze serpent, and the wilderness
3. Flashcards with key terms (e.g., instructions, bronze serpent, wilderness)

Reference Materials

Kusimo, T. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary Schools Book 3. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.

Ogunniyi, D., M.cOliver, O. J. E., & Ekwukoma, V. (2022). Christian Religious Studies For Primary School 3 Textbook. Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.

Content

The Instruction Given to Moses by God

God instructed Moses to

1. Make a Bronze Serpent: God told Moses to create a bronze serpent (a snake made of bronze) and put it on a tall pole. The serpent represented the problem—the snakes that were causing harm.
2. Lift the Pole High: Moses was to raise the pole high so that everyone in the camp could see the bronze serpent from a distance.
3. Look at the Serpent: God instructed that anyone who had been bitten by a snake should look at the bronze serpent on the pole. By doing this, they would be healed and would not die.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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