CW. What can religious people do to protect the planet? Date.
Starter. Why are religious
people concerned about
environmental issues ? (5
marks)
http://www.truetube.co.uk/film/why-bother
Homework. Find out and learn
the meaning of each of these
words.
Recycling, conservation,
stewardship, Earth summit.
All : Identify what religious
individuals can do to protect the
planet.
Most : Describe what some
religious believers can do to
protect the planet.
Some: Describe what some
religious believers can do to
protect the planet.(Refer to
something to do with religion.)
Beliefs and their social (people), environmental (around us), Financial (money) impact.
Creation, perfect,
stewardship, life after
death.
Acid rain.
Pollution of
rivers and lakes.
Pollution of seas.
GCSE Exam question Why are religious people
concerned about environmental issues ? (5 marks)
Modern farming
methods.
Global
warming.
Deforestation
Depletion
of natural
resources.
Homework.Recycling, conservation, stewardship, Earth summit.
Why are religious people concerned about
environmental issues ? (5 marks)
(destruction of natural
habitat, extinction of species,
animals + plants, impacts
upon local climate/quality of
life, erosion of soil, impact
upon agriculture way of life,
livelihood, severe weather,
poverty, loss of life, food
shortages, impact upon future
generations fewer/ no
resources, prevents research
into potential medicines from
the forest, less oxygen/quality
of air and responsibility of
stewardship.
Level 1Something relevant or worthy of credit.
Level 2 Elementary knowledge and
understanding, e.g. two simple points.
• two simple points
• one point with slight development.
Level 3 Sound knowledge and
understanding. Includes religion. This could
be:
• three or more simple points
• two points with slight development of one
• one well developed point
Level 4 A clear knowledge and understanding
with some development and / or analysis
This could include a single point that is
exceptionally well-developed. A list of simple
points would be capped at Level 3.
Level 5 A detailed answer with some
development and / or analysis
This implies several points have been made.
Two or three points with some development of
two would reach this level.
• You are a parent.
• You want to save money,
recycle and do your bit for the
environment.
• The problem is the children in
your family are wasting lots of
things and costing you money.
• Create a poster to put around
the house/fridge
door/bathroom etc to
encourage your children to
change their wasteful habits, to
save you money and to
contribute to saving the planet.
• Use your notes to educate
your family by telling them
what they should be doing and
why.
All : Identify what religious individuals
can do to protect the
planet.
Most : Describe what some religious
believers can do to protect the planet.
Some: Describe what some religious
believers can do to protect the
planet.(Refer to something to do with
religion.)
The Green Party
The Green Party is a political party which focuses on environmental issues. Environmental pressure groups
such as Green peace an Friends of the Earth educate the public and encourage individuals to become more
“green”. There are environmental projects in local communities and schools. Individuals, whether religious
or not can contribute.
Use less water
e.g. shower rather than
bath, use dishwasher less
Conserve energy by
switching off
electrical appliances.
Use eco – friendly
products,
e.g. detergents.
Recycle
Do not drop litter.
Campaign
for change
The environment
What can individuals do?
Less waste.
Discuss environmental
issue with others.
Walk, cycle,
share cars.
Join an environmental
group
Use eco-friendly
practices in the
workplace
Produce/eat food
that is organic/not
intensively produced.
CW. What can religious people do to protect the planet? Date.
Starter.
What can be done?
Some of the proposed solutions are so far
reaching and costly that they can only be
achieved by international cooperation, but
not all nations are prepared to be involved.
In 1997 the countries of the European
Union (EU) called for a 15% reduction in
carbon emissions.
Sources of renewable energy are
being developed. In Sweden, 50%
of domestic waste is incinerated to
heat homes.
Recycling is a feature of everyday life
in Britain. Cameras are used to
prevent fly – tipping, and industries
that pollute the atmosphere or rivers
are prosecuted and fined. Several
cities are proposing to follow London
in introducing a congestion charge, to
keep cars out of the city centre. Car
manufactures are cutting down
vehicle emissions. The provision of
cycle lanes can help to reduce traffic.
The EU has made an attempt to conserve fish
stocks in the North Sea by the introduction of
quotas. This is not popular with communities
that depend on fishing for a living, and many
fishermen have gone out of business.
The Kyoto Protocol (countries committed to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions) was drawn
up but some countries refused to sign it.
President Bush said it was not in the interest of
Planting of trees and hedgerows is being encouraged. the USA, and leaders of developing countries
said it was not fair to expect them to have the
same restrictions as developed countries.
Describe what some religious believers can do to
protect the planet. Identify some ideas mentioned
in these videos.
• http://www.truetube.co.uk/film/why-bother
• http://www.truetube.co.uk/film/hollys-tips-easy-wayssave-planet
• http://www.truetube.co.uk/film/going-green
Add some ideas from the work sheet. What can religious
believers do to protect the environment?
1.Explain briefly what is meant by Acid
rain. 2 marks.
2.Explain briefly what is meant by
deforestation. 2 marks.
3.Explain briefly what is meant by fossil
fuels. 2 marks.
Describe what some religious believers can
do to protect the planet. (4 marks)
0 marks Nothing relevant or worthy of credit.
1 mark Something relevant or worthy of credit.
2 marks Elementary knowledge and understanding,
e.g. two simple points.
3 marks Sound knowledge and understanding.
4 marks A clear knowledge and understanding with some
development and / or analysis
All : Identify what religious individuals can do to protect the
planet.
Most : Describe what some religious believers can do to
protect the planet.
Some: Describe what some religious believers can do to
protect the planet.(Refer to something to do with religion.)