Caring for Our Planet Earth

By Tirrell H. Kimball

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Theme and Description

Promotes respect and care for the earth. Children learn to protect and care for nature and the environment and "to feel empowered to be part of the crew on our spaceship Earth." Themes include natural resources, garbage handling and recycling, taking action, and celebration.

Goals for Participants

To respect and care for nature and the environment;
To learn about natural resources and recycling;
To feel empowered to take ecological action;
To celebrate the earth and their efforts to care for it.

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Age Range

5-14

Size of Group

Very flexible

Space Requirements

A large enough space for all participants to gather, and areas or rooms for small-group work

Number and Length of Sessions

5 sessions
Length: 1 hour

Leader Training

No special training or expertise required. Team leadership recommended.

Leader Preparation

1 1/2 to 2 hours per session

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Strengths

Addresses a topic of interest and concern to children.
Can be used with a wide age range.
Encourages joint projects between religious education and social action groups.
Provides an opportunity for intergenerational celebration.
Includes a list of resources.

Limitations

Gives minimal leader background information or guidelines.
Requires books and other resources not included.

Adaptability

Can be used with same-age groups or with children ranging from 5 to 14 years old; very helpful for small church schools.
Can be the basis of intergenerational programming

Can be used in camps and conferences and in non-religious settings.

Unitarian Universalist Values

Addresses the principle of "respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."

Reviewed on June 30, 1996

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