Key Stage 3Lesson 17

Rights and Responsibilities

A lesson plan and activity sheets for Key Stage 3 students to explore rights and responsibilities from Islamic and civic perspectives.

Rights and Responsibilities

Suggested Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the difference between 'rights' and 'responsibilities'
  • To highlight the different ways Muslims can enjoy their rights and fulfil their responsibilities
  • To learn that the government has constitutional rights over, and responsibilities towards, its citizens

Key Words

  • Rights, responsibilities, kindness, sharing, community, individual, government policy, protest, constitutional right

Islamic Values

Islam teaches us to fulfil our responsibilities and to protect our rights. It also teaches us to treat others the way we want to be treated.

Citizenship Values

A good citizen would claim their rights and also carry out their responsibilities.

A responsible government looks after its citizens and their well-being.

Resources

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1701: Lesson Objectives

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1702: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1702(a): Rights and Responsibilities in School and Madrasah

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1703: Government's Rights and Responsibilities

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1704: Islamic Guidance

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1705: Feedback

Pupils' Activity Sheet 3.1706: Follow-up Worksheet