What are the U.n. Sustainable Development Goals?

Technology Requirements: To complete this activity, the only technology required is an internet-connected device. If you are reading this, you have what you need!

In this activity, we are aiming to create a deep understanding of the challenges posed by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This statement, taken from the UN SDGs website, explains the purpose of the goals nicely:

"The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests."

The goal is for you to leave this activity with a clear idea of the problems facing humanity that the SDGs are aiming to solve!

Empathizing and defining: SDG INQUIRY ACTIVITY

The Challenge: Create a digital presentation that uses words and visuals to explain one of the following Sustainable Development Goals:

You can present your findings using any format you want: create a video, make a Powerpoint or Keynote slideshow, create a document in Word or Pages, or use your favourite app to show your understanding!

The above image links to the main U.N. website for the sustainable development goals - start there! But you are welcome to use other sources in your work as well.

You will be assessed on your presentation using the following criteria (Hint: use this as a checklist to ensure you are including everything you need):