One of A Kind (2 of 3)
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One of A Kind (2 of 3)
grades:  Upper Elementary (3-5) 

Lesson Summary:

This lesson comes from a unit called "Nature and You" on www.LearningToGive.org, a resource that offers philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement.

This unit's purpose:

Students explore a Jewish perspective on the relationship between humans and their environment. They study and model Adam’s role of caretaker in the Garden of Eden. This unit demonstrates to students that environmental concern is inherent to the Jewish value system. It encourages students to play an active role in protecting their environment from harm.

The other lessons in this unit include:
Guardians of Eden
Saving The Trees

The purpose of this lesson:

This lesson will familiarize students with the Biblical passages that describe the creation of the world. Learners will develop an appreciation for the uniqueness of each species and will inform their school community about the importance of protecting endangered species.

republished with permission



Objectives

  • describe at least one way that Adam could have fulfilled his responsibility of watching over the Garden of Eden. 
  • adapt Adam’s responsibility toward the Garden of Eden to define the learner’s own responsibility to protect nature.

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