Embedded in the lessons are several student reflections:
Students will self assess and write reflections using a pre/post evaluation
Students will also use a single point rubric in Lesson One
Reflective questions will guide their "feet on the ground" community walk in Lesson Two
Guiding questions and peer feedback will guide their action project in Lesson Three
Teacher Reflections:
My students have always enjoyed learning about the SDGs. In fact, the most commonly asked question once we do the introductory lesson is, "Why haven't we learned about this sooner?" Student engagement and interest are my favorite things about this unit. In particular, to see the world as 100 people is always of interest to them.
If I think about things I might have done differently, it would be to create an afterschool group or school club to further the work of the action projects and to keep the exploration and application of the SDGs in the local community context going. It would be fun to connect with other groups both in the US and across the globe doing the same work.
Also, teachers can check to see if their own state or county has an agenda or initiative in place for their local context. In Hawai'i, the state government has prioritized several global goals and has issued the Aloha+ Challenge https://alohachallenge.hawaii.gov/ . Through this site it is easy to identify priority goals and find on-going activities and community partnerships to support the local pursuit of meeting the SDGs.