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Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 2
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 2
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 2, Period 1
Topic: Creation
Sub-topic: Man’s Responsibility to God
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain man’s responsibility to God.
Give examples of ways man can show gratitude and obedience to God.
Apply lessons of responsibility in daily life.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know that God created man.
Instructional Materials
Bible, Quran, chart showing duties to God (prayer, worship, care for nature), chalkboard.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “If someone gives you a gift, what do you do?” Students respond: say thank you, take care of the gift. Teacher links this to man’s duty to God.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Topic: Man’s Responsibility to God
- Teacher Explanation
Definition:
Man’s responsibility to God means the duties or actions that human beings are expected to do because God created and cares for them.
Why?
Since God created man, man must:
- Serve and worship God
- Obey His commands
- Be thankful for His blessings
- Take care of what God has made
- Key Responsibilities of Man to God
- Worship God through prayer, praise, and holy living
- Obey God’s commandments (e.g., telling the truth, being kind)
- Be thankful in words and actions
- Care for the environment (do not waste water, keep surroundings clean)
- Help others (especially the needy and weak)
- Live a holy life (avoid sin, do good)
- Religious Text References
Bible Example:
- Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden and told to obey God (Genesis 2–3).
They were responsible for tending the garden and obeying God’s instructions.
Quran Example:
- Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56
“I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me.”
→ This shows that worship is a central purpose of man's creation.
- Practical Examples (Children Can Relate To):
- Praying every day (morning, before eating, bedtime)
- Obeying parents and teachers
- Avoiding lying or cheating
- Keeping the classroom or home clean
- Not wasting food or water
- Helping a friend in need
- Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Brainstorming Activity:
- In small groups, students list ways they can show responsibility to God at home and at school.
Example answers: - Home: Obey parents, help with chores, pray before meals
- School: Keep class tidy, tell the truth, share with classmates
- Skit/Role Play:
- Groups perform short skits showing examples like:
- A child helping clean the compound (caring for environment)
- A child refusing to lie (obedience and holiness)
- A child praying before sleeping (worship and gratitude)
- Copying Notes or Drawing:
- Learners write or draw one way they show responsibility to God.
- Assessment Checks (Oral Questions):
- What does man owe to God?
- Mention two responsibilities man has to God.
- Who were the first humans created by God?
- What does the Quran say about why man was created?
- Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- God created man to worship Him and to live in obedience.
- Man shows responsibility by praying, obeying, and caring for others and nature.
- In the Bible, Adam and Eve were to obey God and care for the Garden.
- In the Quran, Allah clearly states that man was created to worship.
- Children today can show responsibility by:
- Being truthful
- Praying regularly
- Helping others
- Caring for the environment
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Man was created by God and must worship, obey, and thank Him.
Evaluation Method (Expanded): Exit slip/quiz: Write one way you can show gratitude to God this week.
Assignment (Expanded): Write a short paragraph about how you will show responsibility to God at home and school.
Follow-up Activity: Share examples in the next class.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Teacher uses group role-play for learners who understand better by doing.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low