Basic 2 · Religious and Moral Education · The Environment
Caring for the Environment
In this topic you will learn ways to care for God's environment.
By the end of these notes you should be able to:
- Name ways to care for the environment
- Plant and care for a tree seedling
- Explain why caring for creation pleases God
What you already know
- Our environment is God's gift
Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.
- Strand
- God’s creation and Attributes
- Sub-strand
- The Environment
- Indicator
- B2.1.2.1.1 – Explain the importance of the environment
Introduction
The class planted a tree seedling. They water it every day. One day it will give shade and fruit.
1. Ways to Care
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| plant trees | shade, fruit, clean air |
| sweep and use bins | clean, healthy surroundings |
| save water | water for everyone |
| keep rivers clean | fish and safe water |
2. Stewardship
Steward: A person who looks after something for its owner.
God made us stewards of the earth. We must care for it well.
New words
- care
- To look after.
- seedling
- A young plant.
- steward
- One who looks after something for its owner.
- surroundings
- The area around us.
Summary
- We care for the environment by planting trees, using bins and saving water.
- God made us stewards of the earth.
- Caring for creation pleases God.
Class activity: Class Tree
- Plant the tree seedling with your teacher.
- Make a watering rota.
- Sweep the area and put rubbish in the waste basket.
You need: Local tree seedling, Broom, Waste basket
Exercises
Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.
1. Which action cares for the environment?
- A. Planting trees
- B. Littering
- C. Burning bush
- D. Wasting water
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Answer: Planting treesTrees help the environment.2. A steward is someone who…
- A. Looks after something for its owner
- B. Destroys things
- C. Sells everything
- D. Sleeps all day
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Answer: Looks after something for its ownerGod made us stewards.3. Saving water helps everyone.
- A. True
- B. False
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Answer: TrueMore water is left for others.4. Throwing rubbish in rivers keeps them clean.
- A. True
- B. False
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Answer: FalseIt pollutes rivers.5. A young plant is a ______.
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Answer: seedlingThat is a seedling.6. Write two ways to care for the environment.
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Answer: Any two: plant trees, use bins, save water, keep rivers clean.These protect creation.
Homework
- Plant a seed in a tin or pot at home and water it daily.