JSS2 First Term IRK/IRS Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK)
Lesson: Understanding the basics of Islam, the Five Pillars of Islam.
Activity: Group discussion on the significance of the Five Pillars.
Week 2: The Quran – The Holy Book of Islam
Lesson: Exploring the history, significance, and teachings of the Quran.
Activity: Reading and discussing selected verses from the Quran.
Week 3: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – The Last Messenger
Lesson: Learning about the life, teachings, and importance of Prophet Muhammad.
Activity: Role-play on key events from the life of Prophet Muhammad.
Week 4: Islamic Worship – Salah (Prayer)
Lesson: Understanding the importance of Salah, its rituals, and the times of prayer.
Activity: Demonstrating the steps of Salah in pairs.
Week 5: Zakat and Charity in Islam
Lesson: Exploring the concept of Zakat and the significance of charity in Islam.
Activity: Simulating a charity drive within the class.
Week 6: Fasting – Sawm during Ramadan
Lesson: Understanding the significance and rituals of fasting during Ramadan.
Activity: Sharing personal experiences or stories related to Ramadan.
Week 7: Pilgrimage – Hajj
Lesson: Learning about the Hajj pilgrimage and its importance in Islam.
Activity: Creating a visual representation of the steps involved in Hajj.
Week 8: Islamic Morality and Ethics
Lesson: Discussing the ethical principles and moral values emphasized in Islam.
Activity: Group debate on contemporary moral issues from an Islamic perspective.
Week 9: Family Life in Islam
Lesson: Exploring the role of family, marriage, and relationships in Islam.
Activity: Group discussions on the importance of family in religious contexts.
Week 10: Islamic Festivals and Celebrations
Lesson: Understanding the significance of Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Activity: Creating artwork or presentations depicting Islamic festivals.
Week 11: Revision Week
Reviewing key concepts, answering questions, and clarifying doubts.
Week 12: Examination Week
Conducting examinations to assess students’ understanding of the topics covered.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of the term’s learnings, sharing reflections, and distributing any certificates or achievements.