8th Grade Days Of Creation Lesson Plan

Topic: The days of creation and the similarities between Adam and Christ

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the significance of the days of creation in the Bible and how they point to Jesus Christ.

Materials

• Bible
• Chart paper or whiteboard and markers
• Copies of the days of creation account for each student

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have heard of the days of creation before. Ask them to share what they know about the days of creation.
• Write the words "days of creation" on the board and ask students what they think these are and why they are important.

Direct Instruction

• Explain that the days of creation are the six days in which God created the world and all that is in it.
• Show students the cartoon of the days of creation and explain that this is a visual representation of how God created the world in six days.
• Ask students if they notice any similarities between the days of creation and Adam.
• Share the following passage from Genesis:

"Then God said, "Let us make man in our image,

after our likeness.

• Have students read the passage aloud together, pausing after each sentence to think about the similarities between Adam and Christ.
• As a class, discuss the similarities between Adam and Christ and how they show the loving plan of God to save us and restore His creation.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Give each group a copy of the cartoon of the days of creation and have them identify the six days.
• Have each group share their answers with the class and discuss any differences or similarities in their answers.
• As a class, discuss the importance of understanding the days of creation and how they relate to Adam and Christ.

Independent Practice

• Have students work on a project-based independent practice.
• Have students research and create a visual representation of the days of creation (e.g. a timeline, a diagram, a poster).
• Encourage students to be creative and think critically about the order of events and any similarities between Adam and Christ.

Closure

• Have students share their projects with the class.
• Give feedback and encouragement to students.
• Review the main points of the lesson, including the order of events in the days of creation and the similarities between Adam and Christ.

Assessment

• Observe students during class activities and the independent practice to assess their understanding of the material.
• Collect and grade the written reports for evidence of understanding and ability to apply the material in an original context.