1. Folder
2. New book
3. Work
booklet
4. Homework
booklet
5. Revision
workbook
6. Revision
guide
7. OLD books –
take them
home!
You must complete ALL of TASK ONE in the homework booklet
– your teacher will give you a completion date.
You will also be set regular EXAM PRACTICE tasks set from
the revision workbook (every TWO WEEKS)
To use media clips,
independence, mind
mapping and group work
to understand Christian
teachings on the
environment and
STEWARDSHIP.
Grade C
All will be able to list at least four reasons
why people should care for the
environment
All will be able to define the Christian
ideas of stewardship, responsibility and
dominion in relation to the environment.
Grade B
Most will be able to explain some reasons
why looking after the environment is so
important to Christians.
Most will be able to explain the meaning of
biblical quotes in relation to Christian
views on the environment
Grade A/A*
Some will be able to consider whether they
agree with the Christian view on the
environment in relation to humanity.
Some will be able to recommend a more
Christian/biblical friendly option for
tackling environmental issues.
Watch the following clip carefully...
What is going on?
How likely is it that this
kind of environmental
disaster could happen in
the real world?
1 = impossible  10 =
certain - select a number
then explain your choice.
This film shows a world where people did not
care for the environment.
Make a list of reasons why people should care for the
environment... (you should be able to get at least 4 ideas)
Did you get any of the following...
• To preserve it for future generations
• Because it is beautiful
• So we don't run out of resources
• To combat global warming
• So the world doesn't end
Grade C
All will be able
to list at least
four reasons
why people
should care for
the
environment
We have listed reasons as to
why people should care for
the environment – but what
about Christians?
Christians would agree with the
reasons we have already
listed but unlike non-religious
people they believe there are
further reasons to care for
the environment and help with
environmental issues.
Some Christians may join
organisations that work to
help the environment.
(SEE HOMEWORK TASK FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION)
Draw the following table in the back of your books...
Job title
What is their
responsibilities?
Complete the table using the following pictures.
BONUS question – what do they all have in common
(I’m looking for a WORD )
What do all these jobs
have in common?
Christians believe that
human beings are
STEWARDS of the
earth and this effects
how they view and treat
the environment.
There are 4 main concepts at the heart of
Christian teachings on the environment.
Having a duty to do
or be held
accountable for
something.
The act of creating
the universe.
STEWARDSHIP
RESPONSIBILITY
AUTHORITY/DOMINION
CREATION
Looking after
something so it can
be passed on to the
next generation.
The power or right
of governing and
controlling.
Write down what you think each of these words
mean.
Now write what how each of these words LINK to
Christian views on the ENVIRONMENT.
STEWARDSHIP:
Humans are looking after the earth for God – they
are temporary keepers and so must ensure they
return it in the condition God would want.
RESPONSIBILITY:
God has given human beings the gift of the
world and they have a duty to ensure it is
passed on to future generations.
AUTHORITY/DOMINION:
Humans are in charge of the natural world.
Some see this as meaning they can therefore
do as they want with the world as it belongs
to them.
CREATION:
God created the world and everything in it –
humans must therefore show respect and
protect God’s creation.
Grade C
All will be able to
define the
Christian ideas of
stewardship,
responsibility and
dominion in
relation to the
environment.
Look at the bible quotes you
have been given...
Select AT LEAST ONE category...
STEWARDSHIP/RESPONSIBILITY/
DOMINION/CREATION
for each quote and give a brief reason
WHY.
EXTENSION – Choose ANY TWO and explain
their meaning.
Grade B
Most will be able
to explain the
meaning of
biblical quotes in
relation to
Christian views
on the
environment.
Use a full page in your book – set up a mind
map like the one below...
Get into groups of
3-4.
Using the clues
you are given, as a
group, work out
WHY looking
after the
environment is so
important to
Christians
Add your ideas to
YOUR OWN mind
map.
Why do Christians care
for the environment?
You have 3
minutes at
each table
then you will
be asked to
SWAP CARDS
with another
table.
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/bomb-countdown/full-screen/
All Christian believe
that when they die
they will be judged
by God for their
actions – Christians
believe this includes
how they look after
the earth.
Why do Christians care
for the environment?
I brought them into a fertile
land to eat its fruit and its
produce. They came and made
my land unclean. They made my
property disgusting.
(Jeremiah 2:7 The Bible)
All Christian believe
that when they die
they will be judged
by God for their
actions – Christians
believes this
includes how they
look after the earth.
The Bible shows that
people who pollute the
earth make God angry.
Pollution is a SIN as it
goes against God!
Why do Christians care
for the environment?
Love and care for
each other 
All Christian believe
that when they die
they will be judged
by God for their
actions – Christians
believes this
includes how they
look after the earth.
The Bible shows that
people who pollute the
earth make God angry.
Pollution is a SIN as it
goes against God!
Why do Christians care
for the environment?
Jesus teachings on
loving and helping each
other mean we should
share the worlds
resources and not
harm the earth as it
may cause harm to
humans.
All Christian believe
that when they die
they will be judged
by God for their
actions – Christians
believes this
includes how they
look after the earth.
The Bible shows that
people who pollute the
earth make God angry.
Pollution is a SIN as it
goes against God!
Why do Christians care
for the environment?
Jesus teachings on
loving and helping each
other mean we should
share the worlds
resources and not
harm the earth as it
may cause harm to
humans.
Christians believe
the world is a
gift from God so
they should
respect and look
after what they
have been given.
‘A good man leaves an inheritance
for his children's children’
(Proverbs 13:22 The Bible)
All Christian believe
that when they die
they will be judged
by God for their
actions – Christians
believes this
includes how they
look after the earth.
Jesus teachings on
loving and helping each
other mean we should
share the worlds
resources and not
harm the earth as it
may cause harm to
humans.
The Bible shows that
people who pollute the
earth make God angry.
Pollution is a SIN as it
goes against God!
Why do Christians care
for the environment?
Christians believe that it is
important to look after the
earth and its resources for
future generations.
Christians believe
the world is a
gift from God so
they should
respect and look
after what they
have been given.
Grade B
Most will be able
to explain some
reasons why
looking after the
environment is
so important to
Christians.
What does this mean in practice? – what can
Christians do to help the environment?
What does this all mean in practice?
What can Christians do to help the environment?
Think about Christian beliefs about the environment and write a list of
what you think Christians should be doing to help the environment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVu9ea
wb1QY&feature=relmfu
Many people have risked the lives
fighting for causes such as
GREENPEACE!
Christians believe this is WRONG.
They believe that although the
environment is important human
beings are the most important part of
God’s creation. Although conservation
and protection of the environment is
vital it should not come at the
expense of people.
Do you agree?
Complete question 3 on p68 of
your workbook.
Grade A/A*
Some will be able
to consider
whether they
agree with the
Christian view on
the environment
in relation to
humanity.
Watch the following clip carefully...
Do you think the head of the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) and
President Schwarzenegger’s strategy to
deal with Springfield's environmental
problems is a good one?
Is the EPA and President's approach to the
environment compatible with Christian
ideas about the environment?
How do you think a Christian would respond
to the decision that is made and why?
Come up with an option 6 for President Schwarzenegger.
This should be a plan for dealing with the Springfield
environmental crisis in line with teachings from the bible.
Make sure you explain WHY he should take your option
and how this links to Christian/biblical teachings.
Grade A/A*
Some will be able
to recommend a
more
Christian/biblical
friendly option
for tackling
environmental
issues.
Draw a pyramid in the back of
your books and spit it into 3...
Think of a question your
would like answering.
What have you been
reminded of today?
What have you learnt
today?