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Grade Level: 6th Grade
Duration: 90 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Understand the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Explore ancient Egyptian sustainability practices.
Research NASA’s Artemis Mission’s alignment with the SDGs.
Standards:
Iowa Social Studies Standards: Historical analysis and interpretation.
Iowa Literacy Standards: Citing textual evidence and analyzing key details.
Lesson Overview:
Introduction to UN SDGs (15 min): Brief explanation of the 17 UN SDGs using real-world examples.
Ancient Egypt and SDGs Activity (25 min): Research ancient Egyptian practices related to SDGs.
Introduction to Artemis Mission and Research Activity (25 min): Explore how Artemis Mission aligns with SDGs.
Class Discussion and Reflection (20 min): Share findings and reflect on sustainability across timelines.
Preparation for Next Lesson (5 min): Introduce the LEGO model activity for the next lesson, relating to Artemis Mission and the UN SDGs.
This lesson encourages students to think critically about sustainability across different timelines, fostering a deeper understanding of global sustainability goals. Through research, discussion, and reflection, students are engaged in a meaningful exploration of how past, present, and future sustainability initiatives are interconnected.
Explanation:
Start with a brief PowerPoint presentation or a short video explaining the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Use real-world examples to illustrate each goal.
Discussion Starter: Ask students, "Why do you think these goals are important?" to encourage initial thoughts and engagement.
Explanation:
Provide a list of reputable sources or a textbook reference for students to research how Ancient Egypt might have addressed similar sustainability goals.
Inquiry Prompt: "How did Ancient Egyptians manage their water resources, and how does it relate to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)?"
Explanation:
Use a short video or interactive website to introduce NASA's Artemis Mission.
Pair students and assign them to research how the mission aligns with the SDGs.
Inquiry Prompt: "What renewable energy technologies are utilized in the Artemis Mission, and how do they connect to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)?"
Explanation:
Facilitate a class discussion based on the findings from the research activity. Encourage students to share their insights and listen to others.
Reflective Question: "How do the sustainability practices from Ancient Egypt and the Artemis Mission inform how we approach sustainability today?"
Explanation:
Briefly introduce the next lesson's objective of creating LEGO models representing the Artemis Mission and the UN SDGs, igniting curiosity for the next class.
Engagement Strategy: Mention that they will be able to build and visualize their ideas, appealing to their creativity and hands-on learning.
Introduction to UN SDGs (15 min):
Ancient Egypt and SDGs Activity (25 min):
Introduction to Artemis Mission and Research Activity (25 min):
Class Discussion and Reflection (20 min):
Preparation for Next Lesson (5 min):