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Grade 8 Religious Education curriculum design

The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.

Strands
3
Sub-strands
10
Lessons a week
4

1.0 Creation

  1. 1.1 Origin and Consequences of Sin6 lessons
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    Learning outcomes

    • explain the origin of sin from the scriptures provided
    • examine the consequences of sin after the fall of man
    • analyse the causes of sin today
    • identify moral values and life skills needed to overcome temptations
    • pray to God to overcome temptations in day-to-day life

    Key inquiry questions

    • Why is it important to consider the consequences of something before acting?

    Learning experiences

    • define the term, sin from the biblical perspective
    • read Genesis 3:1-13 and write short notes on the origin of sin
    • read Genesis 3: 14-19, 23, 4:6-12, Genesis 11:1-9 and make notes on the consequences of sin
    • list the sins young people are likely to commit today
    • discuss the causes of sin among young people today
    • brainstorm on how to overcome sin, temptations and tempting situations as a young person
    • brainstorm on moral values and life skills needed to overcome temptations
    • write the moral values and life skills on charts and display them in class
    • make a prayer to God every day for grace to overcome temptations
    • repent whenever you fall into temptations as guided by 1John 1:9
    • write 1John 1:9 on flashcards and meditate on it
  2. 1.2 God’s Plan for Redemption6 lessons

2.0 The Bible

  1. 2.1 Faith and God’s Promises6 lessons
  2. 2.2 Abrahamic Covenant6 lessons
  3. 2.3 Leadership in Israel: Saul6 lessons

3.0 Christian Living Today

  1. 3.1 Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour7 lessons
  2. 3.2 Sacredness of Life7 lessons
  3. 3.3 Bullying7 lessons
  4. 3.4 Work Talents, Gifts and Abilities7 lessons
  5. 3.5 Leisure7 lessons

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