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Key Stage 2Lesson 01

What is Citizenship?

This document explores what citizenship means in the context of Islam and British society.

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What is Citizenship?

Suggested Duration: 60 minutes

Key Stage 2

Learning Objectives

  • To introduce the Islam and Citizenship Education (ICE) project and the pupils' role within it
  • To understand what citizenship is

Key Words

  • Citizenship, responsibility, rights, active, tolerance (to accept differences and not just put up with them), BIRR

Islamic Values

Islam encourages us to know and understand each other's communities and to look after each other, regardless of our faith, as a shepherd would look after His sheep. Islam commands us to work for the common good.

Citizenship Values

Citizenship promotes: actively taking part to help everybody; knowing your rights and responsibilities; serving the community; and respecting all.

Resources

Pupils' Activity Sheet 2.0101: Aims of the ICE Project

Pupils' Activity Sheet 2.0102: ICE Definition of Citizenship

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