Year 9 · Religious education · beta

Changing world: How should the Earth's resources be used?

In this unit pupils will investigate how worldviews adapt teaching in the light of contemorary concerns. They will examine how Christians and Jews have responded to ideas of dominion with a focus on responsibility for the earth. They will examine attitudes to animals and Islamic ideas of reason.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils will know that many Jews, Christians and Muslims believe the earth was created by God.
  • Pupils will know that philosophers try to make reasoned arguments about issues.
  • Pupils will know that the earth faces major challenges such as climate change.
  • Pupils will understand that different worldviews may interpret issues differently.

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