Caring For Our Planet Earth

			Caring For Our Planet Earth

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Author: Tirrell H. Kimball

Publisher:Green Timber Publications

Pub Date:. 1990

Available From: Green Timber Publications, PO Box 3884, Portland, ME 04104. Phone (207) 797-4180

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.

Age Range Ages 5 to 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 of Sessions 5

Length of Sessions 1 hour

Leader Training No special training or expertise required. Team leadership recommended.

Leader Preparation 1 1/2 to 2 hours per session

Strengths

Addresses a topic of interest and concern to children
Can be used with a wide age rangeEncourages 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 S 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."