a person who works to bring about political or social changes through different means

the range of different organisms (species) that live in a place

the idea that caring for the environment and equality between men and women are connected issues

changing the genetic structure of something using bio-technology

many different parts connected to each other to form a whole

Vandana Shiva: protecting the earth

Religious education

Martin Luther and the Reformation

Reaching heaven by faith alone

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the pacifist

Fighting against unjust laws

Dharma, Bhumi and the environment

In this unit pupils study three case studies of individuals who challenged authority. They will analyse the inspiration behind their actions and the historical impact of their choices. Pupils will reason the degree to which religious beliefs might cause someone to challenge authority.

Rebels: should we embrace or challenge authority?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which religious worldview was Vandana Shiva raised in?

Which term describes the idea that many different parts are connected to each other to form a whole on earth? 

What term best describes a person who works to bring about political or social changes through different means? 

Which environmental movement involved villagers hugging trees to prevent deforestation?

Which philosophy links environmental issues to gender equality?

What term describes the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

Which mountain range is home to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak?

What part of a plant grows into a new plant?

What is the scientific study of the relationship between organisms and their environment called? 

Which of these is used in farming to remove pests from plants? 

What type of farming avoids using chemical pesticides and fertilisers? 

What are the parts of a cell called that carry on information about a species from parent to offspring? 

Vandana Shiva: protecting the earth

Lesson outcome

Content guidance