Eco-Curriculum Reviews
Listing of Titles

Title		Ages		# Sessions		Published
At One with Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary JrHigh SrHigh Adult		1 - 5		1993
12 minute video with study guide; Jr High - Adult The video is designed to introduce a Christian perspective on environmental responsibility to a range of ages and audiences. The accompanying guidebooklet is intended to by used by both leaders and viewers.
Awakening to God´s Call to Earthkeeping Reports available for this title:   Brief		SrHigh Adult		4		2007
A four-session small group study to encourage, empower, and equip Lutherans in their calling to care for creation.
Caring for Creation Now! Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		SrHigh Adult		5		1993
Five-session, four page discussion guide works through ELCA´s social statement, "Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope and Justice." (www.webofcreation.org/LENS/socialstatementelca.html)
Caring for God's Creation: A 5-Section Curriculum for Children with 101 Nature Activities Reports available for this title:   Brief		Primary		5		1996
Includes times of worship, hands-on learning activities, games, stories, and much more.
Caring for Our Planet Earth Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Primary JrHigh SrHigh		5		1990, revised 2002
This five-session program for ages 5-14 is both a celebration of our Earth and a call to action. It includes Native American music and readings.
A Catechism of Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary JrHigh SrHigh Adult		3		2005
The Catechism of Creation is written in the question-and-answer format like the “Outline of the Faith, or Catechism” in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. The Catechism of Creation may also serve as a resource for devotional purposes.
Columbia River Watershed: Caring for Creation and the Common Good Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		JrHigh SrHigh Adult		4-5		2001
"An International Pastoral Letter by the Catholic Bishops of the [Columbia River] Region."
Co-workers in Creation: First Steps in Ecology Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary		5		1991
A five-day vacation church school program for grades K-6.
Creation in Crisis: Responding to God's Covenant Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		SrHigh Adult		13		1992
This study and action resource helps congregations study environmental issues and develop plans for addressing these concerns.
Creation: Called to Care Reports available for this title:   Brief		Adult		1-3		1991
Statement of the Church of the Brethren 1991 Annual Conference The full document is available on line. Pamphlet 19 pages.
The Cry of Creation: A Call for Climate Justice Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		3		2003
Three-session curriculum contained in a twenty-five page booklet presents an introductory consideration (theological and scientific) of Global Warming.
Discover the World: Empowering Children to Value Themselves, Others & the Earth Reports available for this title:   Brief		Preschool Primary JrHigh		unknown #		1990
A handbook designed to develop children´s awareness of the world and of ways to cooperate with others multiculturally. Activities include crafts, recipes, art, music and history of different peoples. Emphasis on teaching children environmental concerns, conflict resolution and awareness of the rights of others.
The Earth is the Lord's: Caring for God's Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Preschool Primary JrHigh SrHigh		5		1995
This is a five session educational program for children and youth. Produced as a teacher´s guide, the program develops five themes from theological perspectives, with many activities and practical suggestions.
Earthcare for Children: A First Day School Curriculum Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Preschool Primary JrHigh		44		1998
The curriculum contains 13 chapters for "teaching first day school as a growth experience."
The Environment: A Lifesearch Small Group Resource Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		5		1994
A six-week study for adults on environmental issues, spirituality and action.
Environmental Racism: an ecumenical study guide Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		4		circa 2005
A four session ecumenical study guide that explores environmental racism: environmental hazards affecting people of color and underprivileged. Goal of guide is to study the spread of environmental privilege and the elimination (or fair distribution of ) environmental harms. Can be used for an evening discussion group or for individual reflection.
Ever-Expanding Circles: A Stewardship Video Curriculum for Youth Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary JrHigh		5		circa 2004
A stewardship video/DVD curriculum for youth in five parts. Explores the relationship between people as friends and neighbors and extends to the individual’s relationship with other people and the earth.
Faithful Earthkeeping: The Church as a Creation Awareness Center Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		3		1997
This three-part video, produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, includes The Biblical Call to Earthkeeping (21 minutes), Creation´s Praise … Creation´s Cry (27 minutes) and Earthkeeping: The Church Responds (31 minutes).
For God So Loves the World: Peacemaking and the Care of God's Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		6		1996 or 1997
An interactive resource that is focused on the Biblical mandate to cherish God´s creation. User-friendly material for older youth and adults. Published by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program.
Fruits of Creation: A look at Global Sustainability as Seen Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh		11		1995
This book contains the biography and insights of George Washington Carver (1865-1943), the African-American Christian and scientist, on how sustainable development might occur in the developing world.
Global Banquet: Politics of Food Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		2		2001
A video and study guide that explores the politics of global food security.
God's Creation and Global Warming Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		1		2000
A twelve minute video describing the risks of climate change and why it is a significant religious issue. Produced by the Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of Churches of Christ.
God's Global Economy Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		10		1992
"How would the emerging global economy look if viewed as though it belonged to God?" Ten members of a Presbyterian church explore that question from their varied perspectives in the fields of transnational corporations, international banking, and global marketing.
God's Good World: A Peacemaking Resource for Children Reports available for this title:   Brief		Primary		5		1997
A 5-session Vacation Bible School for 3-6 grades, but can be used in other ways. This children´s resource is on cherishing God´s creation.
The Greening of Faith: Why the Environment is a Christian Concern (video #1) Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		1-4		1993
Part 1 of a two-video collection that explores the religious dimensions of caring for the earth. Theologians and environmentalists offer helpful ecumenical perspectives on one of the most pressing and exciting areas of faith and ethics. Detailed study guides included.
The Greening of Faith: Why the Environment is a Christian Concern (video #2) Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		1-4		1993
This is the second of two videos that explore the religious dimensions of caring for the earth. Theologians and environmentalists offer helpful ecumenical faith perspectives on one of the most pressing and exciting areas of faith and ethics.
Handle with Care: 2008 Outdoor Ministries Resources Reports available for this title:   Brief		Primary JrHigh SrHigh		6		2008
These materials provide a flexible 6 day program focusing specifically on care of God´s creation. The curriculum is designed for a church camp setting.
Holy Ground: a resource on faith and the environment Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		4		1997
Four-session study guide explores the covenant with creation, systems of environmental degradation, environmental racism and justice and living rightly with the earth.
Honoring Our Mother Earth: Experiences in Native American Spirituality Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary JrHigh SrHigh Adult		12		1997
Honoring Our Mother Earth speaks to the Unitarian Universalist Seventh Principle: "We covenant to affirm and promote the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."
Hope for a Renewed Earth Reports available for this title:   Brief		Adult		1
A 60-minute video that reviews major environmental concerns from a Catholic perspective.
Hope for the Earth: A Handbook for Christian Environmental Groups Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		10		1994
This United Methodist study was designed for congregations who are exploring environmental ministries, examining ecological issues, and making plans for future work.
In Our Hands: A Peace and Social Justice Program (Grades 1-3) Reports available for this title:   Brief		Primary		16		1989
16 sessions explore peace and fairness through active learning. There are sections related to eco-justice.
In Our Hands: A Peace and Social Justice Program (Grades 4-6) Reports available for this title:   Brief		Primary		16		1990
The curriculum explores peace and justice issues, with sections related to eco-justice.
It's God's World: Christians, The Environment and Climate Change Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		5		1997, revised 1999
Contains five one-hour sessions for adult study on the Bible, the environment and the challenges of a changing climate.
Keeping and Healing the Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		8		1989
The first three chapters of this resource paper present a profile of the eco-justice crisis. After this presentation of the facts of eco-injustice, the paper offers a theology for keeping and healing, and then presents ethical norms for this mission.
Keeping the Earth: Religious and Scientific Perspectives on the Environment Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		JrHigh SrHigh Adult		5-6		1996
A 27-minute video with discussion guide, produced by the Union of Concerned Scientists Religious and scientific perspectives on the environment.
Keeping the Garden: A Faithful Response to God's Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		JrHigh SrHigh		6 + 1 long		1996
By affirming God as Creator, we must affirm that creation should operate according to God’s will for it. Genesis establishes the ground rules for faith including how we are supposed to relate to the world and to God.
Love the Earth and Be Healed Reports available for this title:   Brief		Adult		6
A series of six videos, each dealing with case studies and theological reflection.
Love Thy Neighbor: Parish Resources for Faithfulness in Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		8		1991
Episcopal - includes eight short Creation Bible studies
Loving Our Neighbor, the Earth: Creation-Spirituality Activities for 9-11 Year Olds Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary JrHigh		22		1991
"Twenty easy-to-follow lesson plans that teach children, ages 9-11, how to recognize the value of all life." Examples of topics include water conservation, cultivating the earth, "God and garbage", and learning the stars.
One God, One Family, One Earth: Responding to the Gifts of God's Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		6		1994
A six-session course designed by The Episcopal Church USA which explores the spiritual dimensions of the environmental crisis.
Opening the Letter: a congregational study guide for God´s Earth is Sacred Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		4		2006
Four-session guide centered on “God’s Earth is Sacred,” the 2005 open letter by NCC USA. Provides opportunities for educational forums to discuss and explore this important ecumenical statement on the environment.
Operation Creation! Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Primary		5		2006
A five-session curriculum for elementary children. Written for VBS; adaptable to short-term learning contexts. Draws on variety of creation stories of earth’s beginnings. Raises awareness of various cultural traditions of how the earth began.
Our Only Home, Planet Earth Reports available for this title:   Brief		Adult		1
The Ecology policy statement adopted by the American Baptist General Board in a Bible study framework featuring articles by prominent Baptist leaders.
Rainforest Adventure, VBS 2008 Reports available for this title:   Brief						2007
Renewing the Earth: Study Guides on Faith and the Environment (Adult) Reports available for this title:   Brief		Adult		4
A four-session course on respecting, protecting, and caring for the earth based on the Bishops´ Pastoral Statement, Renewing the Earth. See the description for grades 1-6 for details
Renewing the Earth: Study Guides on Faith and the Environment (Grades 1-6) Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary JrHigh SrHigh Adult		four		1992
A four-session course on respecting, protecting, and caring for the earth based on the Bishops´ Pastoral Statement, Renewing the Earth. For children, teens, and adults.
Renewing the Earth: Study Guides on Faith and the Environment (Grades 7-12) Reports available for this title:   Brief		JrHigh SrHigh		4
A four-session course on respecting, protecting, and caring for the earth based on the Bishops´ Pastoral Statement, Renewing the Earth. See the description for grades 1-6 for details
Sacred Waters Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		5		2006
A five-week adult Christian Education course on understanding and appreciating God’s wondrous gift of water. The course is easily adaptable to a number of different educational formats.
Shalom Lifestyles: Whole People, Whole Earth Reports available for this title:   Brief     General						1992
Fifteen-session video curriculum for youth. Focuses on peace, justice, service, and the environment. Note: Only two short units deal with the environment.
Simple Living: A six-part reflection for small groups Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		6		1994
This curriculum contains prayers, biblical readings, songs, and other readings for reflection.
Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		12		1990
A collection of essays with a study guide.
Singing Mountains and Clapping Trees: Let All Creation Praise Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Primary		10		1991
Vacation church school (or other settings) program with 10 lessons, produced by the Reformed Church in America
Speak to the Earth and It Shall Teach Thee: A collection of five First Day School lessons and additional resources Reports available for this title:   Brief		Primary		5
Stewardship of Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		5		2005
A five-session adult Christian education curriculum. Prepared by Episcopal Diocese of Alabama to accompany Province IV Bishops’ Pastoral Letter: Care of Creation. Includes introductory self-running presentation that can be downloaded.
To Love the Earth Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		13		1987
This thirteen session adult education program on the environment contains Bible studies, descriptions of environmental issues and leader guides. Published by the Christian Board of Publication.
To Serve Christ In All Creation Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		Adult		4		2003
Four-session study guide. "Discussion Circle" approach engages conversation around core values and spiritual connections with God’s creation. Written for the Episcopal Church USA´s Province 1, it is a response to "Pastoral Letter of the Episcopal Bishops of New England," (2003) and applicable to other denominations and geographies.
To Till and to Keep: Living as stewards of God's creation in a consumer society Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		SrHigh Adult		4		2002
This 4-session study curriculum provides a Biblically-based exploaration of the Christian´s call to care for God´s creation in today´s consumer-oriented world.
Visioning for God's Shalom Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		JrHigh SrHigh Adult		4
30 minute, 4 part video for Jr/Sr high - Mennonite (also known as Shalom Lifestyles)
Young Peacemakers Project Book Reports available for this title:   Brief		Preschool Primary
Learning activities for preschool through elementary age - Brethren Press
Your Health and the Environment: A Christian Perspective Reports available for this title:   Brief     General		Adult		13		1998
This study/action guide has thirteen sessions exploring the impact of the environment on human health.
Your Will Be Done On Earth: Eco-Spirituality Activities for 12-15 year-olds Reports available for this title:   Brief     General     Full		JrHigh		18		1993
An activity book that combines theology and science in 18 easy-to-follow lesson plans.