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Green Faith: How Religions Care for the Planet!

A Thought-Provoking, Creative, and Interactive RE Unit:
Key words:
Religious Education (RE) lesson plan
Environmental education
Religion and the environment
Caring for the earth in different religions
Green religion
Eco-friendly religions
Climate change and religion
Faith and environmentalism
RE unit on sustainability
Ethics and the environment

Step into an exciting exploration of how different faiths and philosophies approach caring for the environment! This engaging unit takes students on a journey through Hindu, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim beliefs about protecting the earth while also considering non-religious perspectives.

What’s Inside?
Hands-On Learning : From creating a giant “Green Religion” tree to designing persuasive magazine articles, students will bring their ideas to life!
Deep Thinking : Thought-provoking discussions on Ahisma, stewardship, and climate justice activists.
Critical Debates: Is it ever okay to kill an insect? How do artists inspire environmental change?
Real-World Connections: Discover eco-friendly festivals, sacred texts, and modern-day environmental activism rooted in faith!

Unit Overview:

Lesson 1: Hinduism & the Environment
Explore the Hindu belief in ahimsa (non-violence) and atman (divine spark in all beings). Discover how Hindu traditions encourage protecting the planet. Resources: Flipchart, Happy Cows video, priest response sheets, A3 paper

Lesson 2: Judaism & the Environment
Dive into Jewish teachings on stewardship, Tu B’Shevat (the Jewish “New Year for Trees”), and eco-conscious artists like Diane Burko.
Resources: Flipchart, Torah quotes, plant worksheets

Lesson 3: Comparing Religious & Non-Religious Views
How do different faiths approach environmental responsibility? What do non-religious people believe? Create a “5th Box” to compare perspectives!
Resources: Flipchart, worksheets for different belief systems

Lesson 4: Building the ‘Green Religion’ Tree
Time to get creative! Students summarize their learning by writing eco-friendly actions on leaves and attaching them to a large classroom tree.
Resources: Flipchart, large paper tree, leaf templates

Lesson 5: What Can We All Do?
Take inspiration from different faiths and brainstorm practical ways anyone can take care of the planet.
Resources: Twinkl PPT, flipchart, magazine article template

Lesson 6: Persuasive Writing - Magazine Article
Students write an engaging magazine article explaining five ways people can protect the planet, using religious and non-religious perspectives.
Resources: Flipchart, article template, example layout

Perfect for KS2/KS3 RE and PSHE!
This unit promotes critical thinking, creativity, and ethical discussions—encouraging students to reflect on their role in caring for our planet.

Get ready to inspire the next generation of eco-warriors!