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Basic 1 · Our World and Our People · Nature of God

God's Creation

In this topic you will learn about the things God created around us.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Name things God created
  • Say that people are part of God's creation
  • Show thanks for God's creation

What you already know

  • Naming things around you (KG)

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

Strand
All about us
Sub-strand
Nature of God
Indicator
B1.1.1.1.1 – Examine our relationship with the Creator

Introduction

Look outside. You see the sky, trees, birds and people. Who made all these? We believe God created them.

1. God is the Creator

Creator: The one who made everything. We call Him God.

God created the sky, the land and the sea.

God created plants, animals and people.

2. Things God Created

Things God created
In the skyOn the landIn the water
suntreesfish
moonmountainscrabs
starsanimalsrivers
cloudspeoplethe sea
A Ghanaian landscape with the sun, sky, hills, trees, a river, animals and people
Figure 1: God's creation around us Draw three things God created.Illustration: Sirbus

Remember: People did not make the sun, the sea or the mountains. God created them.

New words

create
To make something new.
creator
The one who made everything.
creation
All the things God made.
nature
Things not made by people.

Summary

  • God is the Creator of all things.
  • God created the sky, land, water, plants, animals and people.
  • People are part of God's creation.

Class activity: Creation Collage

  1. Collect leaves, flowers and small stones.
  2. Look at the photographs of Ghanaian landscapes.
  3. Make a picture of God's creation on manila paper.
  4. Tell the class what you made.

You need: Local leaves, Flowers, Stones, Printed photographs of Ghanaian landscapes

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. Who is the Creator of all things?

    • A. God
    • B. A teacher
    • C. A farmer
    • D. A carpenter
    Show answer
    Answer: GodWe believe God created everything.

  2. 2. Which of these did God create?

    • A. A chair
    • B. The sun
    • C. A cup
    • D. A car
    Show answer
    Answer: The sunPeople cannot make the sun.

  3. 3. Fish live in the water God created.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueGod created the sea, rivers and fish.

  4. 4. People made the moon.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseGod created the moon.

  5. 5. The one who made everything is called the ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: CreatorGod is the Creator.

  6. 6. Name two things in the sky that God created.

    Show answer
    Answer: E.g. sun, moon, stars, clouds.These are in the sky.

Homework

  1. Draw your favourite thing that God created. Write its name.