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Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 3
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 3
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 3, Period 1
Topic: Creation
Sub-topic: Man as God’s Steward/Viceroy
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Define a steward/viceroy.
Explain man’s role as God’s steward on earth.
Give practical examples of stewardship.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know man was given duties by God.
Instructional Materials
Bible, Quran, pictures of animals, plants, water, chart of “stewardship duties.”
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “If your parents travel and leave you in charge of the house, what must you do?” Students answer: care for the house, keep it safe. Teacher explains that this is what it means to be a steward.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Topic: Man as God’s Steward / Viceroy
- Teacher Explanation
Definition:
A steward (or viceroy) is someone who takes care of what belongs to another.
In religion, it means man is a caretaker of God’s creation — not the owner.
God has given human beings the duty to care for the earth, its creatures, and its resources.
- Religious Text References
Bible Example:
- Genesis 2:19 – God brought animals to Adam so he could name them and care for them.
➤ This shows God trusted Adam to manage creation responsibly.
Quran Example:
- Man is Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent) on earth – Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30
“I will create a vicegerent on earth…”
➤ Man is to represent Allah in caring for creation.
- Key Ideas of Stewardship
- Man is NOT the owner of nature — God is.
- Our role: manage, protect, and use resources wisely.
- Bad stewardship: wasting water, polluting, destroying trees, harming animals.
- Good stewardship: cleaning up, planting trees, being kind to animals, conserving water and electricity.
- Practical Applications for Children
- Pick up litter in school or home
- Water plants, plant flowers or trees
- Avoid wasting food or water
- Do not harm animals or insects
- Turn off lights and taps when not in use
- Recycle or reuse materials
- Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Listing Exercise:
- Learners list five ways they can care for the classroom, schoolyard, and environment.
- Practical Clean-Up Activity:
- Students go outside and do a short clean-up around the class or schoolyard (with teacher’s supervision).
➤ They collect litter, sweep, or water plants.
- Drawing or Group Posters:
- In small groups, learners draw posters with the title:
“I am God’s Steward”
→ Include drawings like: trees, animals, bins, taps, and students caring for them.
- Assessment Checks (Oral Questions)
- What is a steward?
- Who is the true owner of creation?
- Give two examples of how you can be a steward at school or home.
- What did Adam do in the Garden of Eden?
- What does the Quran call man in relation to the earth?
- Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- A steward or viceroy is someone who manages what belongs to someone else.
- God is the true owner of the earth and all that is in it.
- Man was created to take care of animals, plants, land, water, and other resources.
- Bible shows Adam as a steward, caring for the Garden and naming animals.
- Quran calls man a Khalifah, meaning a representative of God on earth.
- Children can show stewardship by:
- Not wasting
- Helping clean
- Protecting animals
- Planting trees
- Sharing resources
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Man is God’s steward. He must care for the world and use resources wisely.
Evaluation Method (Expanded): Exit slip/quiz: Define stewardship in one sentence. Mention one way you can practice stewardship this week.
Assignment (Expanded): Write five ways children can show stewardship at home and in school.
Follow-up Activity: Students share stewardship practices with classmates.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Teacher provides real-life examples for better understanding.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low