MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

SCHEMES OF WORK

FORM 4

FAMILY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Sanga J

EC NO 5507463X

Nyama Secondary School

TERM : One YEAR : 2021

AIMS

The aims of the syllabus are to:

i. enable the learner to appraise the four religions in Zimbabwe

ii. integrate the concept of Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu with various religious beliefs in shaping the character and behaviour of the
learner
iii. develop critical consciousness of how religion shapes identity and national values
iv. enable the learner to evaluate the role of religion in fostering the dignity of hard work and teamwork for sustainable
development

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the term the students should be able to:

i. identify the key aspects in the four religions in Zimbabwe

ii. apply concepts from the religions in problem solving
iii. evaluate the elements of Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu in the judaism
iv. delineate the traits of Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu in Judaism
v. Discuss concepts in the four religions that shape identity and national value
vi. Assess the role of religion in fostering the dignity of hard work and team work
vii. synthesise religious concepts from the four religions into the models of hard work and team work for Sustainable development
 CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES SOM METHOD/ACTIVITIES
At the end of the lesson the
students should be able to:
1 Global distribution of -explain how the four religions are Communication Frs Syllabus 43 Class discussion on the global
Religions distributed globally Critical thinking internet distribution of religions
on infant baptism Teacher explanation
-Global distribution of Islam, Note taking
Christianity, Judaism and IR.

INDIGENOUS RELIGION - Describe any four different types Communication FRS syllabus Class discussion the birth rituals
2 Rites of Passage in IR of birth rituals in IR Critical thinking 43 in IR
examine the importance of birth on baptism FRS Book 4 p9 Teacher explanation
Birth rituals rituals in IR -11 Note taking
-Kugadzira nhova internet
-Cutting of the umbilical
code
-Masungiro
-Naming ceremony

3 Revision Exercise -examine the various birth rituals in Communication Frs syllabus 43 The teacher is going to write the
Rituals in AIR IR Write the exercise within Critical thinking Teacher’s exercise on the chalk board. The
stipulated time Problem solving resource file students are going to write the
exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark them
and return them
Week Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology
Lesson 1 INDIGENOUS RELIGION -define puberty rites Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Rites of Passage in IR -explain the importance of Critical thinking p43 Teacher explanation
Puberty Rites circumcision Problem solving internet picture Note taking
-circumcision(Kukhomba) -describe how circumcision is done of boys
in Shangani people. undergoing
circumcision

Lesson 2 INDIGENOUS RELIGION -state two types of marriage rituals Communication FRS Syllabus p Class discussion
Rites of Passage in IR -describe any two types of marriage Critical thinking 43 Teacher explanation
Marriage Rituals ritual Problem solving internet picture Note taking
-courtship - give five importance of marriage of a wedding
-visiting the aunt
-payment of bride price

Lesson 3 INDIGENOUS RELIGION -state and explain three death rituals Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Rites of Passage in IR in IR Critical thinking p43 Teacher explanation
Problem solving Internet Note taking
Death rituals Picture of
-kupeta, washing, killing the someone being
beast burried
-burial

Lesson 4 Revision exercise -define rite of passage Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Rites of Passage in IR -explain any three marriage and Critical thinking p43 exercise on the chalk board.
death rituals Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology
 INDIGENOUS RELIGION -define the word attire Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Attire in IR -list and explain four aspects of the Critical thinking p43 Teacher explanation
-Royal attire royal attire Problem solving internet picture Note taking
-religious Attire -list and explain any three aspects of of royal attire
religious attire

Lesson 2 INDIGENOUS RELIGION -list three aspects of the Shona, Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Attire in IR Ndebele and Shangani dressing Critical thinking p43 Teacher explanation
Occasional dressing in IR -explain the importance of attire in Problem solving internet Note taking
-Ndebele dressing IR Picture showing
-Shangani Dressing Ndebele and
-Shona Dressing Shangani attire

Lesson 3 SACRED DAYS IN IR -define a sacred day Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
-list any three sacred days in IR Critical thinking p43 Teacher explanation
-Chisi -describe any three sacred days inIR Problem solving Internet Note taking
-mahakurimwi Chalkboard for
-mukwerera day presentations

Lesson 4 Revision test -define attire and Sacred days Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Attire and Sacred Days -list four aspects of attire in IR Critical thinking p43 exercise on the chalk board.
-give importance of attire in IR Problem solving chalk board of
The students are going to write
-explain three sacred days in IR writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology
JUDAISM -define rite of passage Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Rites of Passage in Judaism Explain the rituals carried out in Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
Birth Rituals Judaism after the birth of a son or a Problem solving internet Note taking
-birth of a son and daughter baby girl Chalkboard for
-purification after birth presentations

Lesson 2 JUDAISM -list any three marriage rituals in Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Rites of Passage in Judaism Judaism Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
Marriage rituals -explain the importance of marriage Problem solving internet picture Note taking
Death rituals in Judaism of some
marriage rituals
in Judaism

Lesson 3 Attire in Judaism -define attire Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
-head covering -list any three types of attire in Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
-prayer shawl Judaism Problem solving Internet Note taking
-phylacteries -give the importance of the head Pictures of head
covering, prayer shawl and covering, prayer
Phylacteries in Judaism shawl and
phylacteries

Lesson 4 Revision exercise -define ritual and attire Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Rituals and Attire in Judaism -list the rituals done in Judaism Critical thinking p44 exercise on the chalk board.
-give any three attire worn in Problem solving chalk board of
The students are going to write
Judaism writing the exercise in their books. The
-write the exercise during stipulated teacher will move around
time supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 5 Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology
Attire in Judaism -state four for attire for Priests Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Attire for prophets -explain the importance of attire in Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
 Attire for Priests Judaism Problem solving internet picture Note taking
for the attire for
Priests

Lesson 2 Sacred Days in Judaism -define sacred days Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Day of Atonement -state and explain three sacred days Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
-feast of Tabernacles in Judaism Problem solving internet Note taking
-new moon Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 3 Passover feast -state and explain the importance of Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Hannukah Feast the Passover , feast of Hannukah Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
Sabbath day and the Sabbath day Problem solving Internet Note taking
picture of Jews
worshipping on
a Sabbath day

Lesson 4 Revision Test Define gender Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Sacred ,attire and days in State and explain the roles of men Critical thinking p26 exercise on the chalk board.
Judaism and women Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
Write the exercise within stipulated writing the exercise in their books. The
time teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 6 Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology

CHRISTIANITY -list any three birth rituals in Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Rites of Passage in Christianity Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
 Christianity Explain the birth rituals in Problem solving Internet Note taking
Birth rites Christianity Picture of a
-naming, baptism, dedication person being
baptised

Lesson 2 CHRISTIANITY -explain the marriage and death Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Rites of Passage in rituals in Christianity Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
Christianity Problem solving internet Note taking
Marriage and Death rituals Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 3 Sacred Days in Christianity -define sacred day Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Easter -explain these sacred days Critical thinking p44 Teacher explanation
Christmas Problem solving Internet Note taking
Sabbath Chalkboard for
Sunday presentations
Pentecost
Days of fasting

Lesson 4 Revision Test -explain the attire, sacred days and Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Religion and attire, sacred rites in Religions Critical thinking p44 exercise on the chalk board.
days and Rites of Passage -write the test within stipulated time Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 7 Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology

Islam -list any three rite of passage in Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Rite of Passage Islam Critical thinking p45 Teacher explanation
 Birth and Marriage -demonstrate knowledge of rite of Problem solving Internet Note taking
passages in Islam picture of a
-explain the importance of these child being
rites of passage dedicated to
Allah
Lesson 2 Rites of Passage in Islam -list death rituals in Islam Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Death rituals -explain these death rites Critical thinking p45 Teacher explanation
Problem solving internet Note taking
Chalkboard for
presentation

Lesson 3 Islam -describe the of dressing of women Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Attire in Islam and men in Islam Critical thinking p45 Teacher explanation
-explain the importance of dressing Problem solving Internet Note taking
in Islam Picture of a
woman wearing
a hijab

Lesson 4 Revision exercise - demonstrate the knowledge of Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Islam and attire, rituals rituals and attire in Islam Critical thinking p45 exercise on the chalk board.
-write the exercise within the Problem solving chalk board of
The students are going to write
stipulated time writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology
Islam Define sacred days Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Sacred Days -list and explain three sacred days in Critical thinking p45 Teacher explanation
Friday Islam Problem solving internet Note taking
 Ramadam Chalkboard for
Laylat presentations

Lesson 2 Islam -describe the importance of sacred Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Sacred Days days in Islam Critical thinking p45 Teacher explanation
10th month Problem solving internet Note taking
Day of Hajj Chalkboard for
Zakat day presentations

Lesson 3 Islam - describe the importance of these Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Sacred days sacred days in Islam Critical thinking p45 Teacher explanation
-10th month Problem solving In5ernet Note taking
Day of Hajj Chalkboard for
Zakat day presentations

Lesson 4 Revision test -define sacred days Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Islam and sacred days - state four sacred days in Islam Critical thinking p45 exercise on the chalk board.
-explain the importance of these Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
days writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 9 Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology

Religion family and -identify five agents of cultural Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Identity change Critical thinking p46 Teacher explanation
Agents of cultural change -explain how change in culture Problem solving internet Note taking
 affect the nature of family Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 2 Religion family and -define national value and good Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Identity citizenship Critical thinking p46 Teacher explanation
Family, national values and -state four roles of family in Problem solving internet Note taking
Good citizenship promoting national values and good Chalkboard for
citizenship presentations

Lesson 3 Religion family and -define African identity Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Identity -explain aspects of African identity Critical thinking p46 Teacher explanation
Religion and African identity -explain the role of family in Problem solving Internet Note taking
fostering African identity Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 4 Religion family and -define cultural change, national Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Identity value, good citizenship and African Critical thinking p46 exercise on the chalk board.
Revision exercise identity Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
Agents of cultural change -explain agents of cultural change writing the exercise in their books. The
National values -explain how religion foster good teacher will move around
Good citizenship citizenship and African identity supervising as the students are
African identity busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 10 Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology
Religion and Education -define nation building Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Religion and Education in -State five roles of religion in nation Critical thinking p47 Teacher explanation
Nation building building Problem solving internet Note taking
-explain five roles of education in Chalkboard for
 nation building presentations

Lesson 2 Religion and Education -define educational institution and Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Religion and establishment capacity building Critical thinking p47 Teacher explanation
of educational institutions -state ten educational institutions Problem solving internet picture Note taking
established by faith based of a school
organisation started by a
State four human capacity firm church
established by churches
Lesson 3 Religion and education -Explain the negative impact of Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Negative impact of education religion on education Critical thinking p47 Teacher explanation
-identify religious beliefs that Problem solving Internet Note taking
discourage education Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 4 Revision exercise -define capacity building Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Religion and education -list institutions that offer human Critical thinking p47 exercise on the chalk board.
capacity building started by Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
churches writing the exercise in their books. The
-Explain the role of education in teacher will move around
nation building supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 11 Topic/contents Objectives competences Som/aids methodology

Religion and Gender Roles -define gender role Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 IR and Gender Roles -Explain the different roles of Critical thinking p47 Teacher explanation
women and men in IR Problem solving internet Note taking
Chalkboard for
 presentations

Lesson 2 Religion and Gender Roles -explain the political religious social Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Judaism and Gender Roles and economic roles of men and Critical thinking p47 Teacher explanation
women in Judaism Problem solving internet Note taking
Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 3 Religion and Gender Roles -Explain the religious, economic, Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Christianity and Islam political and social roles of men and Critical thinking p47 Teacher explanation
women in Christianity and Islam Problem solving Internet Note taking
Pictures of
women
performing
duties

Lesson 4 Revision exercise -define gender role Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Religion and Gender Roles -Explain the teaching of different Critical thinking p47 exercise on the chalk board.
religions about gender roles Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 12 Topic/contents objectives competences Som/aids methodology
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Gender Based Violence -define gender based violence Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Types of Gender based -identify four types of gender based Critical thinking p48 Teacher explanation
Violence violence Problem solving internet Note taking
Chalkboard for
 presentations

Lesson 2 Gender based Violence -state and explain five causes of Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Causes of gender based gender based violence Critical thinking p48 Teacher explanation
violence -state and explain five effects of Problem solving internet Note taking
Effects of gender based gender based violence Chalkboard for
violence presentations

Lesson 3 Gender based violence -state and explain five ways in Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
ways of solving gender based which gender based violence can be Critical thinking p48 Teacher explanation
violence solved or mitigated Problem solving Internet Note taking
Chalkboard for
presentations

Lesson 4 Revision exercise -define gender based violence Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to write the
Gender based Violence -forms of gender based violence Critical thinking p48 exercise on the chalk board.
-Explain how gender based violence Problem solving chalk board of The students are going to write
ca be solved writing the exercise in their books. The
teacher will move around
supervising as the students are
busy writing. The teacher will
collect the books and mark
them and return them
Week 12 Topic/contents objectives competences Som/aids methodology
Religion, Ethics, health and -define unhu Communication FRS Syllabus Class discussion
Lesson 1 Sexuality -examine principles of unhu derived Critical thinking p48 Teacher explanation
IR and Unhu from IR Problem solving Chalkboard for Note taking
presentations
Lesson 2 Religion, Ethics, health and -examine moral values that are Communication FRS Syllabus - Class discussion
Sexuality universal in other religions Critical thinking p48 Teacher explanation
Ethics and other Religions Problem solving Chalkboard for Note taking
presentations

Lesson 3 End of Term exam -teacher will administer a test to the Communication FRS Syllabus --The students will be given
students Critical thinking p27 question papers and are
Problem solving Internet expected to write the exam
Chalkboard for -teacher will supervise the
presentations students

Lesson 4 Mid-year examination -teacher marking the scripts Communication FRS Syllabus The teacher is going to mark the
Critical thinking p27 scripts while the students do
Problem solving chalk board of revision of the mid-year exam
writing