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Year 2 - Religious education

Stewardship and care of the world

The world: how do different people explain how it started?

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will be introduced to the different explanations that people have for the origin of the world. They will learn the creation stories common to Christians, Jews and Muslims as well as how humanists explain the origin of the universe.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how and why people care for the world.

Key Notes

  • Christians, Jews and Muslims believe that their holy books and the world around them teach them about God.
  • Christians and Jews use the term 'steward' to mean that humans should care for creation.
  • Muslims use the word 'khalifa' to talk about caring for creation.
  • Humanists and others with a non-religious worldview also share ideas about the importance of caring for the world.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • steward: someone who looks after something carefully
  • khalifa: an Islamic word for a caretaker or steward
  • psalm: a sacred song or poem
  • holy book: a sacred text such as the Bible or the Qur'an

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The Bible and the Qur'an say that people are in charge so they can do what they like with the world.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Christians, Jews and Muslims believe that their holy books and the world around them teach them about God. Christians and Jews use the term 'steward' to mean that humans should care for creation.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'steward'

someone who looks after something carefully.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The Bible and the Qur'an say that people are in charge so they can do what they like with the world. Correction: Most Christians, Jews and Muslims believe they have a responsibility to care for the world.

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