Starter. Read the worksheet “Viewpoints, teachings and beliefs about the environment.”

X or ? Next to each statement.

All: Support an opinion with one developed or two simple reasons.

Most: Support an opinion with two developed reasons with reference to religion.

Some: Show evidence of two different points of view, showing knowledge and understanding of religion.

CW. Evaluating Environmental Issues. Date.

Viewpoints, teachings and beliefs about the environment.

1. Christians believe that the world is God’s creation, and continues to belong to God. They believe they have a special responsibility to care for the planet 2. The world just happened by chance, Big Bang theory, so …

3. Most creation stories are just myths, so … 4. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it” Book of Psalms. 5. Sanctity of life – This is the idea that all life is special and sacred, because it is given by God. All life includes animal and plant life. 6. The environment is not as important as people. 7. Stewardship – This means a duty to look after the world and the living things within it. God gave us the authority to do what we want 8. Methodists (Christians) are taught; all Christians should be involved, because more people can do good, and when the world is damaged then everyone suffers. 9. Pope John Paul 2nd Head of the Catholic church “We have a responsibility to create a balanced policy between consumption and conservation.” 10 If we don’t use these resources the next generation will. 11. Judaism Book of Genesis “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden, to work it and take care of it” 12. Resources are there to be used.

13. Islam Doctor Naseef “His (Allah’s) trustees are responsible for maintaining the unity of his creation, the integrity of the earth…” 14. Humanists believe there is no God to help us. We should take full responsibility for the planet.

15. Humanists - We depend upon the earths natural resources for our existence and for those not yet born.

16. Humanists believe we only live once. 16. Live for today – forget tomorrow

17. Hindus believe in reincarnation so …

18. Hindus believe the world is sacred it is your duty (dharma) to look after it.

19. Islam teaches you will be held accountable on judgement day for how you looked after the planet environment.

20. Christians are taught gave God gave humans Freewill, so … 21. Buddhists believe in reincarnation. The Dalai Lama said Conservation is a question of our own survival.

22. “If I do damage to the world, I’ll also have a worse rebirth because of it.”

23. I want to make money – protecting the environment can be expensive.

‘People are too selfish to protect the environment.’opinion; reason; evidence; opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

‘Planet Earth is God’s world.’opinion; reason; evidence; opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

“The world’s natural resources are for people to use as they wish.”opinion; reason; evidence; opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

‘It’s more important to enjoy life than to worry about using up the world’s resources.’opinion; reason; evidence; opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

All: Support an opinion with one developed reason or two simple reasons. Most: Support an opinion with two developed reasons with reference to religion. Some: Show evidence of two different points of view, showing knowledge and understanding of religion.

1 mark Opinion supported by simple reason.

0 marks Unsupported opinion or no relevant evaluation.

3 marks Opinion supported by several simple reasons.

2 marks Opinion supported by two simple reasons.

What do you think? Explain your opinion. (3 marks)

All: Support an opinion with one developed reason or two simple reasons. Most: Support an opinion with two developed reasons with reference to religion. Some: Show evidence of two different points of view, showing knowledge and understanding of religion.

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L2. I can give two simple reasons to support my opinion.

L3. I can give several simple reasons to support my opinion.

L4. I can refer to religion when supporting my opinion with two developed reasons .

L5/6. I can refer to religious arguments and give two different developed points of view.

L1. I can give one reason to support my opinion

0 marks Unsupported opinion or no relevant evaluation.

Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer.

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L1. I can give one reason to support my opinion.

Example L.1 I think … because ….L1. I can give one reason to support my opinion.

Example L.1 I think … because ….

L2. I can give one developed reason or two simple reasons to support my opinion.

Example L2. I think … because ... Also … Or I think … because … I don’t think/like the idea … because ...

L3. I can give one well developed reason or several simple reasons to support my opinion.

Example L3. I think … because … Also … In the same way … I don’t think/like the idea … because ...

L4. I can refer to religion when supporting my opinion with two developed reasons .

Example L4. I think … because … (Religion) The Old Testament teaches “eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth” so … Also … (Religion) Hindus believe in the law of Karma …. which could mean that…

L5/6. I can refer to religious arguments and give two different developed points of view.

ExampIe L5/6. I think … because … (Religion) so …Also … (Religion) which could mean that…However … because … (Religion) so …Also (Religion) …

‘People are too selfish to protect the environment.’opinion; reason; evidence; other opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

‘Planet Earth is God’s world.’opinion; reason; evidence; other opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

“The world’s natural resources are for people to use as they wish.”opinion; reason; evidence; other opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

‘It’s more important to enjoy life than to worry about using up the world’s resources.’opinion; reason; evidence; other opinion; reason; evidence; religion’

All: Support an opinion with one developed reason or two simple reasons. Most: Support an opinion with two developed reasons with reference to religion. Some: Show evidence of two different points of view, showing knowledge and understanding of religion.

Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious

arguments in your answer.

0 marks Unsupported opinion or no relevant evaluation.1 mark Opinion supported by simple reason.2 marks Opinion supported by one developed reason or two simple

reasons.3 marks Opinion supported by one well developed reason or several

simple reasons. N.B. Candidates who make no religious comment should not achieve more than Level 3.

4 marks Opinion supported by two developed reasons with reference to religion.

5 marks Evidence of reasoned consideration of two different points of view, showing informed insights and knowledge and understanding of religion.

6 marks A well-argued response, with evidence of reasoned consideration of two different points of view showing informed insights and ability to apply knowledge and understanding of religion effectively.

All: Support an opinion with one developed reason or two simple reasons. Most: Support an opinion with two developed reasons with reference to religion. Some: Show evidence of two different points of view, showing knowledge and understanding of religion.

Viewpoints, teachings and beliefs about the environment.

1. Christians believe that the world is God’s creation, and continues to belong to God. They believe they have a special responsibility to care for the planet 2. The world just happened by chance, Big Bang theory, so …

3. Most creation stories are just myths, so … 4. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it” Book of Psalms. 5. Sanctity of life – This is the idea that all life is special and sacred, because it is given by God. All life includes animal and plant life. 6. The environment is not as important as people. 7. Stewardship – This means a duty to look after the world and the living things within it. God gave us the authority to do what we want 8. Methodists (Christians) are taught; all Christians should be involved, because more people can do good, and when the world is damaged then everyone suffers. 9. Pope John Paul 2nd Head of the Catholic church “We have a responsibility to create a balanced policy between consumption and conservation.” 10 If we don’t use these resources the next generation will. 11. Judaism Book of Genesis “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden, to work it and take care of it” 12. Resources are there to be used.

13. Islam Doctor Naseef “His (Allah’s) trustees are responsible for maintaining the unity of his creation, the integrity of the earth…” 14. Humanists believe there is no God to help us. We should take full responsibility for the planet.

15. Humanists - We depend upon the earths natural resources for our existence and for those not yet born.

16. Humanists believe we only live once. 16. Live for today – forget tomorrow

17. Hindus believe in reincarnation so …

18. Hindus believe the world is sacred it is your duty (dharma) to look after it.

19. Islam teaches you will be held accountable on judgement day for how you looked after the planet environment.

20. Christians are taught gave God gave humans Freewill, so … 21. Buddhists believe in reincarnation. The Dalai Lama said Conservation is a question of our own survival.

22. “If I do damage to the world, I’ll also have a worse rebirth because of it.”

23. I want to make money – protecting the environment can be expensive.

“The Earth is ours; we can do what we want with it.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer.

AgreeWe live here / we are at the top of creation / environment / no one else to tell us what to do / we have the power to do what we want / humans been given dominion

Other views It’s God’s world / we are here only temporarily / what we do will affect ourselves and others / should not be selfish and greedy / need to think about future generations / sustainable development / problems will arise such as pollution / climate change / famines,

“The world’s natural resources are for people to use as they wish..” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer. (6 marks)

Other views Need to be concerned for future generations, good stewardship, God put humans in charge to look after the world not to exploit or abuse it , once resources used up they will never be replaced, need to be responsible and not selfish and greedy, need to recycle and reuse

Agree God gave us the authority to do what we want, resources are there to be used, if we don’t use them someone else will, scientists will develop other materials to use, stewardship taking care of all life, human life more important, we have freewill to choose what we do, God will replenish, add a new supply of resources

Agree Greed / live for today – forget tomorrow philosophy / want to make money – protecting the environment can be expensive / laziness – use car rather than walk or cycle / think of oneself and not others / what does it matter what one person does idea / jobs and convenience come before the environment / way some interpret teaching of dominion/ human nature/ environment not as important as people.

Other views A lot being done by those who are not selfish / governments making laws and leading the way / earth summits / implementation of sustainable development / recycling increasing / targets set to reduce carbon emissions / religions encourage protection,e.g. Assisi Declarations / Golden Rules of the religions / realization that the future of the human race is at stake/ personal responses/ environmental organisations/ some are too poor

‘People are too selfish to protect the environment.’

‘People are too selfish to protect the environment.’ “The world’s natural resources are for people to use as they wish.”

‘Planet Earth is God’s world.’ ‘It’s more important to enjoy life than to worry about using up the world’s resources.’

Give two

One mark for each correct point

Explain /Describe religious views about 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.

What do you think? Explain your opinion.0 marks Unsupported opinion or no relevant evaluation.1 mark Opinion supported by simple reason. 2 marks Opinion supported by one developed reason or two simple reasons. 3 marks Opinion supported by one well developed reason or several simple reasons.

Explain what religious people. 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.

Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer.0 marks Unsupported opinion or norelevant evaluation.1 mark Opinion supported by simplereason.2 marks Opinion supported by onedeveloped reason or two simplereasons.3 marks Opinion supported by one welldeveloped reason or several simple reasons. N.B. Candidates who make no religious comment should not achieve more than Level 3.4 marks Opinion supported by two developed reasons with reference to religion.5 marks Evidence of reasonedconsideration of two differentpoints of view, showing informedinsights and knowledge andunderstanding of religion.6 marks A well-argued response, withevidence of reasoned consideration of two different points of view showing informedinsights and ability to apply knowledge and understanding of religion effectively.