Pope Francis issued the encyclical Laudato si, the first written specifically on the environment. Students will understand the connection between honoring the dignity of each person, serving the poor and vulnerable, and protecting our environment.
Grades PK-3
PK, TK & Kinder Lesson Plan
Overview: God has given us a beautiful gift in the creation of the entire world around us. Students will explore creation and see how caring for it is a prayer of thanksgiving to God.
Grades PK-K – Caring for Creation Lesson Plan – Oct
Grades PK-K – Caring for Creation Lesson Plan – Jan
Grades 1-3 Lesson Plan
Overview: God has given us a beautiful gift in the creation of the entire world around us. Students will explore creation and see how caring for it is a prayer of thanksgiving to God.
Grades 1-3 – Caring for Creation Lesson Plan – Oct
Grades 1-3 – Caring for Creation Lesson Plan – Jan
Resources
- He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands (2 minute song with video)
- The Creation Story (5 minute video of the Genesis story)
- What does it Mean to be Green? (2 minute video with suggestions for kids on ways to reuse, conserve, and be conscious of the environment)
Grades 4-6
Grades 4-6 Lesson Plan
God has given us a beautiful gift in the creation of the entire world around us. Students will explore creation and see how caring for it is a prayer of thanksgiving to God.
Grades 4-6 – Caring for Creation Lesson Plan – Oct
Grades 4-6 – Caring for Creation Lesson Plan – Jan
Resources
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (Full 25 minute original 1972 movie for free)
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (Purchase the book to read to your class)
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (The 1.5 hour 2012 movie can be purchased on YouTube)