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This interactive quiz can be used by students on their own or
in small groups. It is suitable for Key Stage Three but older
students may find it a good discussion starter. |
It aims to underline the ideas that |
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Our
choices have consequences that affect others and ourselves. |
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Not
all lifestyles are sustainable |
The following activities could be used as introduction or
development |
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A
debate on what we value about the world around us - in the immediate
locality, further afield, nationally and locally. |
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Research
about the fate of Easter Island - a 'hard case' of unsustainable,
if primitive, development. |
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Research
on faith teachings about the environment, creation and responsibility,
perhaps arranged as a resource bank for the school intranet
or web site. Try www.theresite.org
for links to faith community websites. |
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Prepare
a collective worship based on any of the above activities for
the rest of the school. |
RE: Potential Syllabus Links |
(Headings
are taken from the two QCA Model Syllabuses. Consult your own
local syllabus for more precise ideas)
Key Stage 3 |
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Key
Teachings and Focus:
Buddhism - Five Moral precepts (especially not taking
what is not given)
Hindu Dharma - Concepts Truths and values (Beliefs about
the universe)
Islam - Akhlaq - ethics, activities and beliefs in social
life
Judaism - judgement, forgiveness, gratitude
Sikh Dharam - attitudes to contemporary life
Christianity - Christian ways of life
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Learning
experiences - All Faiths: Suggested activities
People: Listen to people talking about beliefs/values
Study moral teachings. Activity about environmental problems
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Key Stage 4 |
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Key
Teachings and Focus:
Buddhism - Nirvana: implications for contemporary issues;
working towards enlightenment
Hindu Dharma - Communities and Traditions: self-discipline
Islam - Ibadah: political, social and economic aspects;
Akhlaq: contemporary issues
Judaism - Torah / Rabbinic principles in contemporary
issues
Sikh Dharam - Practices: Sikh attitude to the environment
Christianity - Jesus' teaching on judgement; use of Bible
as basis fo theology or personal action |
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Suggested activities
Wider World: experience and reflect on natural world / science
and religion
Ethics: listen to activist members of faith communities talking
about environmental dilemmas. |
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SCIENCE: Potential Syllabus Links |
| Living
things and their environment |
Key Stage 3 |
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About
way in which living things and the environment can be protected
and the importance of sustainable development. |
Key Stage 4 |
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How
the impact of humans on the environment depends on social and
economic factors; including population size, industrial processes
and waste. |
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About
the impact of sustainable development. |
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