Introduction to Module 1: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Individual

Module 1 serves as an introduction to the term sustainability, efforts that can promote sustainable development, the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how we as individuals can make a difference. In Module 1, learners will complete a checklist then answer and submit a short answer test about their three contributions to sustainability. Sustainability is a term with far reaching consequences. Sustainability entails three pillars to include social, economic, and environmental dimensions (United Nations, 2015, p. 3).

One of the most common definitions of sustainable development was published in 1987, in the "Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future," also known as the Brundtland Report. At that time, Physician Gro Harlem Brundtland's report defined, “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987, p. 41). As professionals we have an obligation on many levels to not only learn about sustainability, but to promote sustainable development. Our planet has limited resources and as individuals we can make contributions that have an impact not only on our generation but on future generations.

Learning Objectives:

Module 1. Learners will describe three activities to contribute to sustainable development (SD).

Module 2. Learners will describe one way to contribute to sustainable development (SD) in their neighborhood/community.

Module 3. Learners will explain how one of the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) impacts health.

Module 4. Learners will describe one approach to integrate the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in education.

Module 1: Materials, Resources, & Learning Activities:

1. Read page 41 of the, "Report on the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future."

(Also known as (AKA) the Brundtland report).

2. Watch and listen to You Tube Video, 'What is Sustainability."

3. Review the United Nations website, "United Nations Sustainable Development, 17 Goals."

4. Read pages 1-13 of the, "United Nations: Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."

5. Read the, "United Nations: The Lazy Person's Guide to Saving the World."

6. Review the "The Lazy Person Checklist SDGs."

Module 1: Interactivity: Have fun! The Lazy Person Checklist SDGs is a non-graded activity!

1. You will not submit the Lazy Person Checklist SDGs. This is a fun activity.

2. After completing the learning activities: Learners will complete the checklist titled, "The Lazy Person Guide -SDGs."

3. Mark your checks on "The Lazy Person Checklist SDGs."

4. After you complete, “The Lazy Person Guide -SDGs,” you will complete the "Module 1: SDGs & Individual Short Answer Test," identifying the description and date of activity completion.

5. This Short Answer Test will be submitted (form for submission below, fyi).

6. The Lazy Person Checklist SDGs does not get submitted or graded. It is just a fun activity that will be used to take and complete the Module 1: SDG & Individual Short Answer Test!

Module 1: Assessment and Submission:

There is 1 (one) assessment and submission for Module 1.

1. Non-graded assessment and submission, titled, "Module 1: SDGs & Individual Short Answer Test."

• Open up the link titled, the Module 1: SDGs & Individual Short Answer Test. Read the instructions and complete each question.

• Submit the Module 1: SDGs & Individual Short Answer Test, by clicking on the submit button.

• After you have completed the "Module 1: SDGs & Individual Short Answer Test," tap the submit button, to submit the "Module 1: SDGs & Individual Short Answer Test," by Sunday, 11:59 PST, by the end of Week 1, Module 1.