About Primary 1 Scheme of Work
The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work serves as a roadmap for effective teaching and learning in both public and private primary 1 classrooms. This curriculum outline details the subjects and topics to be covered throughout the academic year – first, second, and third terms. By following this scheme, teachers can ensure all crucial concepts are addressed before the year’s end.
Basic primary education is the cornerstone of a child’s academic journey. It’s in these early years that students develop foundational skills essential for future success. This stage requires a high-quality education that equips children with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive.
The Lagos State Ministry of Education recently reviewed the curriculum in 2023. This updated Unified Scheme of Work incorporates a variety of subjects that aid in the proper upbringing of a child.
The scheme covers 12 core subjects. National Values Education encompasses Social Studies, Civic Education, and Security Education, while Basic Science and Technology combines Basic Science, Information Technology, and Physical and Health Education. In total, there are approximately 18 subjects taught to the pupils, with Agriculture and Home Economics offered as optional subjects.
Below is the list of subjects taken in Basic Primary Classes:
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Basic Science and Technology (Basic Science, Information Technology and
- Physical and Health Education)
- National Values Education (Social Studies, Civic and Security Education)
- Yoruba
- Hausa
- Igbo
- Christian Religious Studies
- Islamic Religious Studies.
- Arabic
- History
- Cultural and Creative Arts
- Agriculture (Optional)
- Home Economics (Optional)
About Primary1 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work
The Primary1 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work is a thoughtfully designed curriculum that introduces young learners to the foundational principles of the Christian faith. This comprehensive scheme emphasizes core Biblical stories, teachings of Jesus, and essential Christian values such as love, kindness, and honesty. Through engaging activities, songs, and storytelling, children are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of Christian beliefs and practices. The curriculum aims to nurture their spiritual growth and moral development, laying a strong foundation for their lifelong faith journey.
Primary 1 First Term Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies
| LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS. | ||
| Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work for Primary/Basic 1 | ||
| CLASS | Primary/Basic 1 | |
| SUBJECT | Christain Religious Studies | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | God the Creator | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) explain who God is (ii) discuss the attributc of God; (iii) mention what God created (i.e. non-living things stars, moon, water e.t.c |
| 2 | God the Creator | By the end ofthe lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) list some of the things created by God (living things); (ii) explain why God created man and things; (iii) enumerated the need to love and mainhin God’s creature |
| 3 | God’s goodness | Bythe end ofthelesson, pupils should be able to: (i) Define goodness (ii) Explain why God is good to us (iii)Mention good things we can do to others. |
| 4 | God the giver of good things | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) Enumerate the evidence of God’s goodness (ii) Mention some of the good things God has done for them and their family (iii) appreciate God for what He has done for us. |
| 5 | God’s gift of His son | By&e end offre lesson, pupils should be able to: (I) discuss the visitofAngel Gabriel to Mazy and Joseph (ii) narrate tie birth ofJesus why we celebrate |
| 6 | God’s gift of his Son | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) discuss the visit of the three Wise Men; (ii) list the gift presented to Jesus; (iii) explain the significant of the gift. |
| 7 | MID TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | God is our father | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) explain how God is our father; (ij) State the duties and responsibilities of father to their children; (iii) highlight the duties of children to their parents. |
| 9 | God is our father | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (l) explain what we must do as children 0f God; (ii) identify things God docs for us as children of God; (iii) discuss instanccs where the Bible refers to God as our father |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11-12 | EXAMINATION | |
Primary 1 Second Term Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies
| CLASS | Primary/Basic 1 | |
| SUBJECT | Christian Religious Studies | |
| TERM | Second Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | Things we must do as children of God | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: i) explain who a father is ii) enumerate some ways we show our thanks to God, our father iii) explain why they should thank God for what God has done for them |
| 2 | Things we must do as children of | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) narrate the story of the ten lepers (ii) highlight the significant of the story of ten lepers; (iii) sing songs of thanksgiving |
| 3 | Things we must do as children of God | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) Define praise,Egypt (ii) Sing a song of praise (iii) Recite 103:1-2 |
| 4 | Things we must do as children of God | By the end of the lesson should be able to: (i) discuss whywe should (ii) Mention some people in the Bible who sang praises to God; (iii) Give reasons for praising God. |
| 5 | Things we must do as children of God | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (1) define prayer; (ii) demonstrate how to pray (e.g kneeling, standing closing of eye); (iii) explain why we should always pray to God. |
| 6 | Thing we must do as children of God | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) give examples ofpersonal prayers; (i) recite the Lord ‘s prayer, (iii) list theimportance of prayer (iv) mention types of prayer, |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | Discovering God through Jesus | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: (i) define the word “Obey” (ii) explain how Jesus taught us to obey God (iii) list the benefits of obedience |
| 9 | Discovering God through Jesus | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1) explain who God is 2) narrate how Jesus taught about God in the gospel 3) list some moral lesson in Jesus teaching about |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11-12 | EXAMINATION | |
Primary 1 Third Term Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies
| CLASS | Primary/Basic 1 | |
| SUBJECT | Christian Religious Studies | |
| TERM | Third Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | Jesus our Saviour | By the end of thc lesson, pupils should be ablc to: 1) explain the meaning of Jesus; 2) discuss the saving acts of Jesus; 3) namc people that Jesus saved in the Bible |
| 2 | Jesus our Saviour | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: l) explain the meaning of Emmanuel; 2) narrate how Jesus saved the woman caught in the act Of adultery; 3)identify ways we have been saved by Jesus. |
| 3 | Jesus our brother and friend | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1)Define a brotherly love 2)Mention some they can do to show brotherly love 3)List the Apostles whom Jesus called His brothers |
| 4 | Jesus our brother and friend (Contd.) | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1)Mention some people in the Bible Jesus called His friends 2)Exp1ain what Jesus does for us as His brothers and friends 3)Describe the things we must do as brothers and friends of esus |
| 5 | Jesus commands us to love | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: l)define love 2)discuss the importance of loving one and other 3)identify the qualities of Godly (Christian) love |
| 6 | Jesus commands us to love | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: l)define the word command 2) reciæ the Bible verse where Jesus commands us to love one another 3) describe the things Jesus asked His disciples to do in demonstration of their Jove for God |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | Jesus wants us to obey and keep God’s commandments | By the end ofthe lesson, pupils should be able to: l)define commandment 2) recite the 10 commandments 3)explain why God gave us cornmandments |
| 9 | Jesus wants us to obey and keep God’s commandments (Contd.) | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: l)Define ()bedience 2) Mention people in the Bible that obeyed God 3) Discuss what they do to show obedience o God 4) Describe the rewards people received for obeying God |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11-12 | EXAMINATION | |
Recommended Christian Religious Studies Textbooks for Primary 1
Recommended Textbooks for Pupils & Educators
- Akinrodoye et al, Religious Studies I, Tanus, 2015.
- Alexander et al Extension, Basic Religion and National Values, Extension.
- Olukemi J. Christian RNV for Pry 1, University, 2015.
- Victor Ekwukoma, Spectrum RNV for Pry 1, Spectrum , 2014.
- Fatoken S.A. et al. Melrose Relg and National Values, Melrose, 2014.
- Lydia Uchechi et al, WABP CRS for Pry 1, WABP, 2017.
- Religion and National Value Pry 1 RASMED, RASMED, 2014.
- AA. Adeyinka, Bounty RNV Pry 1,Bounty, 2016.
- H. Ishola and Co, Basic Christian Knowledge Pry 1, Learn Africa, 2015.
- Falaye A.S. et al, Evans Modular CRS for Pry 1, EVANS, 2014.
Workbook
- Alexander et al Olufemi et al, Basic RNV for Pry 1, Extension, 2016.
- Falaye et al, CRS and National Values Pry I, University, 2015.
- Fayokun et al, Modular CRS for Pry 1, Evans, 2014.
- Val Okaka et al, Modular CRS for Primary 1 Melrose, Melrose, 2014.
- J.N.Analebechi, Intensive CRS for Pry 1, Noble Resources.
- Alexander et al, Olufemi et al,Basic RNV for Pry 1, Extension, 2016.
- Falaye et al, CRS and National Values Pry I, University, 2015
- Fayokun et al, Modular CRS for Pry 1, Evans, 2014
- Val Okaka et al, Melrose RNV for Pry 1, Melrose, 2014
- J.N.Anyalebechi, Intensive CRS for Pry 1, 2012.