1. What is our new topic about?
I think our new topic is about... because...
Which religions are we looking at?

2. Religion and planet Earth
Religious studies B:
Religion and Life issues
AQA module 2

3. The origins of life and Planet Earth
L.O: To explore religious beliefs on the start of the Earth
Outcomes: I can explain how Christians and Muslims believe the world was created I have considered the idea of awe and wonder

4. Key terms
Awe: a feeling of respect; insight into meaning greater than oneself
Wonder: marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe
Responsibility: duty, the idea that we are in charge of our own actions

5. Have you ever...
Loaned something to a friend that was really special or precious to you?
How would you feel if your friend lost it?
Many people think this sums up the way we treat Earth. There is only one Earth and we cannot replace it. The way we live is damaging the planet, perhaps beyond repair.

6. Table teams challenge!
You have 2 minutes to list as many things as you can that Christians believe God created!

7. Reading time...
We are going to read the Genesis account of creation as a class

8. In the beginning, there was nothing
In the beginning, there was nothing. On DAY ONE God created dark and light.

9. On DAY TWO, God created the sky and the sea.

10. On DAY THREE God created the land and the plants.

11. On DAY FOUR God created the sun, the moon and the stars...

12. On DAY FIVE God created the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea, the animals.

13. On DAY SIX God created man and then woman.

14. On DAY SEVEN God rested!

15. You have 7 minutes to illustrate how God created the world

16. Christian creation story
Christians believe that the creation story was written around 3,500 years ago. The Bible begins with a story that tells how God created the heavens and the Earth, out of nothing, filled the Earth with living creatures and that God completed his work in 6 days and rested on the 7th day.
The story however does not say how the planet came about. It says that it was already there but was covered in water and darkness. God made the planet able to support life (with plants, trees and food) and then he made humans and animals.
There is also a second story of creation that describes the creation of the first man and woman, Adam and Eve.
Although some Christians take these stories literally, most prefer to concentrate on the religious truths they teach about caring for Earth rather than on their details, and believe that they were not written as scientific explanations for the origins of life.

17. Muslim creation story Muslim Creation Story Video
What do you notice about the Muslim creation story?
Muslim Creation Story Video
What do you notice about the Muslim creation story?

18. Exam Tip: Give your opinion plus a developed reason
GCSE question
‘God gave us the Earth’ What do you think? Explain your opinion (3 marks)
Exam Tip: Give your opinion plus a developed reason
I agree/disagree with the creation story because...

19. Awe and wonder
Science reveals a world filled with mystery, awe and wonder.
These inspire people to investigate things and the purpose of life.
Even non-religious scientists have a sense of respect for the natural world.

20. Awe and wonder
Popular wildlife programs suggest that people are fascinated by the way nature works.
Children watch kittens being born, or chicks and are excited. Also parents say that the birth of their new born babies made them feel a sense of awe and wonder at the miracle of new life.
Without a sense of awe and wonder at the mystery of nature or its power and beauty, our lives - some people say, would be boring.
Some people worry that humans have lost their sense of awe and wonder and are taking the world for granted. Science has explained many of the mysteries of the life and universe so people think it isn’t as wonderful and full of awe as religious people think.

21. Christians and Muslims believe...
Religious responses: Religions use the idea of the sanctity of life to express belief life is precious because it was given by God.
Christians and Muslims believe...
Both Christians and Muslims believe God created the universe as an expression of his love.
As God’s children, humans have a responsibility to care for and protect the natural world and be thankful to God for his gift. Christians call this stewardship, while Muslims call it khalifah

22. Key terms
Awe: a feeling of respect; insight into meaning greater than oneself
Wonder: marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe
Responsibility: duty, the idea that we are in charge of our own actions