SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

RE LESSON PLAN
Pre-Primary/
Primary

LESSON ORGANISATION

Unit of work: Creator of Human Life Salvation topic: Jesus Human person Topic: Human Life

Year Level: 4 Students’ Prior Knowledge: (include faith situations/previous

Key Understanding: lessons/Units)
C4 Continuing to wonder at ways people can respect Students have learned about Jesus in previous years and
human life as Jesus taught can retell his experiences, teachings and plans for his
followers to continue his work.
Learning Point(s):

C4.1 Reviews and expresses the main ideas of the unit.

Previous lessons have payed a focus on the gift of human
life and how this gift must be respected and treasured.
Students have been introduced briefly to given them some
context with the First Creation Story and know of the 7
things that God created throughout the story. Knowledge of
the structure of the Bible, and consequently the purpose of
particular readings within the Bible. Students are familiar
with the brand of information being delivered in the book of
Genesis.

Spiritual and Religious Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson)
Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance Faith Hope Charity
eg Right choices eg Right eg Inner strength eg Moderation eg Prayer eg Reconciliation eg Service
relationships
General Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson)

Literacy Numeracy ICT competence Critical and Ethical Personal and Intercultural
creative behaviour Social understanding
thinking competence

Cross-curriculum priorities (may be addressed in the lesson)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Asia and Australia’s engagement with Sustainability
histories and cultures Asia
Lesson Objectives (i.e. anticipated outcomes of this lesson, in point form beginning with an action verb)
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:

Lesson Objectives – state how the students will demonstrate their understanding of the learning point and the
skills they will use in doing this
1. Listen to and discuss the story ‘In The Beginning’ (Genesis 1:26-27)
2. Identify the elements that make up the creation story.
3. Make connections to presence of God in natural elements (the Sun, water etc.)
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 Teacher’s Prior Preparation/Organisation: Provision for students at educational risk:
(include Teacher Witness)
Gifted - Students will make stronger links to Jesus’s work and
Focus of the lesson: Living as Jesus would in His equal love of everyone. teachings (ensure this happens for these students). They will
provide some context and explanation in their groups placemat
It collectivises people as being alike in God’s eyes.
activity.
Living God’s work, a person is drawn into God’s family that is a special community
Intellectual Disability (autism)– Student will participate in Godly
that recognizes all as made in the image and likeness of God, and consequently pure .
Play however if concentration is lacking they can leave the whole
We become members of God’s family when we accept God’s spirit in ourselves. class reading. During the activity, student will work with EA 1 on 1.
Teachers Witness: I have the natural features God created. (the sun, moon etc.)
EA will lie with student during the closing activity and monitor his
I look to night sky, in particular to the stars when I feel a presence of God. behaviour.
I look for God in the night sky much like Star of Bethlehem lead the Wise Men
to Jesus. Special Considerations (Muslim student) – involved in
brainstorming before placemat activity is done. Student shares
Other points:
where he sees presence of religion in these natural creations. Is
 Ensure all students have prior knowledge
 All materials are collected
give opportunity to complete own placemat reflective of his own
 Props: sun, moon, stars, water, fish, animals, birds, fruits connections with God.
mountains, a man, a woman, remaining human figures
 Images of people from different cultural backgrounds (students
are asked to bring images of their parents, grandparents or siblings to include)
 Parchment or scroll looking piece of paper
 Class Bible
LESSON DELIVERY attach worksheets, examples, marking keys, etc. as relevant
Resources/References
Time Motivation and Introduction: Align these with the segment
Remind students of the expectations during Godly Play readings. where they will be introduced.

Expectations:
 Reverence
 Respect- for teacher and peers
 Quite voices

Have students bring images brought from home of their relatives

(grandparents, parents, siblings) onto classroom mat.
Seating arrangement
 An inclusive circle

Focus questions
 Discuss why the students think they were asked to bring these
images
 How does this relate to the current unit of work being explored in
RE at the moment

Lesson Steps (Lesson content, structure, strategies & Key Questions):

Introduce and read the biblical recount “In the Beginning” from the book of
Genesis 1:26-27.

Questioning:

 Where does Genesis belong in the Bible? Old or New Testament?

 What kind of information is delivered in the book of Genesis?

Teaching points:

i. Using a reverent and quite voice

ii. Demonstrating to students the correct way to interact with the
materials

After reading the story, begin with a wonder question then leave some time for
reflection before the discussion

I wonder how God is present in each and every one of us?

Discuss how it is God’s spirit that is present and not his physicality that is passed
onto us

I wonder if you know someone that reminds you of God’s love?

Discuss extrinsic goodness and how each of us is shaped in his likeness. How
does that person show you they are living out God’s plan?

I wonder how you feel when someone says ‘I forgive you?’

Discuss that even though we are made in God’s image and likeness doesn’t
mean we can’t make mistakes from time to time. Does that make us a bad
person?

I wonder if any of you think of God when you see the natural wonders He
created?

Reiterate my connection with God when looking at the stars in the night sky. In
times of complication I look to the stars for guidance from God much like people
look for guidance to certain destinations by looking at the stars.
I wonder how people can be like God?

List the possible ways.

Acceptance

Love

Respect for natural elements

Discussion of task and prior wonder question about the presence of God in
the things he created.

Class brainstorm some of the things each of the creations offer

E.g. the Sun- warmth much like the warmth of God’s heart to always help thy
neighbour and serve others needs before his own

E.g. Water- to drink much like Jesus was able to quench the thirst of the needy

To cleanse- Jesus was able to clean the feet of his Disciples to serve their needs.

Complete the Placemat task in groups of 3.

Relating the story to the presence of God in each of the Natural Wonders He
created.

Each group of 3 will be assigned one of the creations (sun, moon, stars, water,
fish, animals, birds, fruits, people, mountains)

Resources:

 lead pencils
 Refer to the resources used during Godly Play (each group can have
the prop that there placemat brainstorm is cantered around)
 1 worksheet per group of 3- image cut out that corresponds to go in the
middle

Idea of product:

 Image of the Sun in the inner circle

 Warmth in one of the spaces (much like the warmth of God’s heart to
always help thy neighbour and serve others needs before his own)
 Light in one of the spaces (Jesus is the light of the World- whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness)
 Serves the whole world in one of the spaces (Jesus sees all as equals
and the sun doesn’t just assist some, it serves every person on this
Earth)
 Radiant in one of the spaces (Jesus beams out to all as he stands forth)
 Students can draw images that correspond and any explanations they
believe is needed

Groupings:

 Mixed abilities- weaker and student with disability to be placed with

inclusive student and academically strong student
Lesson Closure:(Review lesson objectives with students)
Have the students lie flat on their backs arranged around the classroom.

Guided reflection based on the story of Creation

Lay comfortably on your back with your legs uncrossed, hands on your stomach
and your eyes closed. Focus on your breathing.

Breathe slowly and deeply… breathe in … breathe out… breathe in… breathe
out… breathe in… breathe out

You are now walking through a grassed paddock…

Jesus is guiding you through beautiful places…

Jesus walks with you across green fields …

Jesus shows you the fruits and berries He picked…

Juicy and full of life…

Jesus takes you to a stable where piglets are feeding from their mother…

Jesus leads you to a mountain peak…

You are on top of a mountain peak..

You look up to the beaming sun…

You feel the warmth of the sun on your cheek…

Your eyes closed and you see a white light from the suns strength…

Guiding you gently…

Treating you kindly…

Jesus guides you to a large body of water…

The water is clear and calm…

The water is filled with schools of fish…

Jesus guides you back to the green paddock…

Here he meets his brothers and sisters…

There smiles are inviting and warm…

Begin to move your toes…

Your fingers…

And when your ready to open your eyes and join us once again the classroom
you may do so…

Transition: (What needs to happen prior to the next lesson?)

Discuss how we can move back to their desks in a respectful manner.
Show me the way Jesus walked when He guided you. Show me this as you
respectfully walk back to your desks.
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Assessment: (Were the lesson objectives met? How will they be assessed?)
Anecdotal notes and observations of participation relating to the Godly Play of In the
Beginning.

Completion of the Placemat activity.

During activity time anecdotal notes will be taken on students ability to work
cooperatively in groups and any students who are reliant on their fellow members.