Grade 8 Global Connections PBL – Social Development Goal 4 Quality Education

Topic 1: Introduction and vocabulary

Students will become familiar with the vocabulary and concepts of the unit. They will collaborate to discover new terms and research their meanings. We will also discuss their importance in global issues.

Topic 2: Social Studies – Geography

Students will be read a 10 point list of what makes a sustainable city. Students will learn all of these points in detail. They will discuss their presence in their own communities and the merits of each one.

Topic 3: Social Studies

Students in will read about food deserts in the US. This is a global issue which sustainable cities can address. Students will consider how city planning can help all communities reach their nutrition goals.

Topic 4: Sustainable Cities Final Project

Students will form groups and be tasked will applying the information they used to their own city. Using "MyMaps", students will redesign their city to be more green. They will include all the 10 things they learned from the Geography lesson in an attempt to improve their city.