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SHS 1 Christian Religious Studies 1st Semester Week 1 Lesson Plan

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Weekly Learning Plan
Subject	Christian Religious Studies	Week	1
Duration	60 minutes	Form	SHS 1
Strand	Study of Religions, God’s Creation and Humankind	Sub-Strand	Background to the Study of Religion and Christianity
Learning Outcome(s)	1.1.1.LO.1 - Explain religion as a concept and justify why Religious Studies is studied at SHS.
Learning Indicator(s)	1.1.1.LI.1 - Explain the meaning of religion and classify different kinds of definitions of religion.
Lesson Focus	Explain the meaning of religion and classify different kinds of definitions of religion.
Previous Knowledge	Learners recall the immediately preceding knowledge/skill needed to engage with Meaning and concept of religion; the starter diagnoses this rather than assuming mastery.
Lesson Objective(s)	Identify or explain the key subject idea/procedure in Meaning and concept of religion. Complete the concrete guided/practical task for Meaning and concept of religion accurately. Apply Meaning and concept of religion independently to a new case, data set, text, material or performance situation.
Essential Question(s)	What evidence or procedure is needed to work accurately with Meaning and concept of religion? What would a strong practical/application response to Meaning and concept of religion look like? How would changing the context, data or constraints affect a decision about Meaning and concept of religion?
Pedagogical Strategies	Diagnostic questioning Experiential/problem-based learning Collaborative analysis Guided modelling Independent application Peer/self assessment
Teaching & Learning Resources	Selected Bible references Concept/value cards Case-study sheet Notebook
Key Notes on Differentiation
Content	Provide a partially completed example, labelled materials or vocabulary support for learners who need scaffolding in Meaning and concept of religion. Extend the task by adding a new constraint, less familiar case or requirement to compare alternatives in Meaning and concept of religion.
Process	Use mixed-ability pairs for the first application, then require an individual transfer task. Allow oral/visual demonstration where appropriate while retaining the same subject accuracy criteria.
Product	Use a checklist/rubric tied to the concrete output for this week rather than participation alone. For advanced work, require justification with evidence, calculations, source reference or quality criteria.
Success Criteria	The learner uses correct subject terminology and evidence. The learner completes the week’s concrete product/calculation/performance with acceptable accuracy. The learner explains why the procedure/choice fits the stated context rather than giving a memorised general answer.
Homework	Write a short case response on Meaning and concept of religion: identify the issue, state one relevant Christian principle and propose a practical action with justification.

Lesson Activities
Stage	Teacher Activity	Learner Activity	Assessment / DoK
Starter10 minutes	Present three short definitions of religion from different viewpoints and ask learners what each definition emphasises or leaves out.	Inspect the prompt/materials, record an initial response about Meaning and concept of religion, and justify it briefly.	Not provided.
Activity 115 minutes	Guide learners to identify features such as belief, worship, experience, community and moral practice, then use these to classify the definitions.	Annotate each definition, identify its emphasis and place it in a justified classification.	Check accurate identification of the relevant belief/value/source and respectful use of terminology.
Activity 220 minutes	Give groups additional definitions and a classification grid; require them to agree on placements and note one limitation of each definition.	Classify the definitions, present the reasoning and revise the grid after peer questions.	Assess reasoning, relevance of the faith principle, awareness of consequences and respect for diversity.
Activity 310 minutes	Each learner gives an individual reasoned response to a new case or source question on Meaning and concept of religion.	Write a reasoned response that cites the relevant Christian principle and explains how it should shape conduct.	Check whether the response applies rather than merely repeats a belief statement.

Lesson Closure

Ask learners to distinguish one belief/principle learned in Meaning and concept of religion from the concrete behaviour it should influence. Complete a one-minute exit response using a concrete example from the lesson on Meaning and concept of religion.

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