3, 2, 1…Action!

Introductory activity:  The facilitator will start the conversation by saying:

Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/children-today-will-experience-up-to-7-times-more-climate-disasters-than-their-grandparents

We must do something, don’t you think?

1^st part:

The facilitator will begin this part of the activity by asking the children:

Do you know what Development is? Do you know what Sustainable Development is? Do you know what the SDGs are?

Do you know how to count until 17?

Then, they will explain:

The facilitator will ask the children: Do you want to create a safer, more sustainable and prosperous planet? Do you want to know the 17 Sustainable Development Goals?

Depending on the age of the children, the presentation of the 17 SDGs can be done in several ways:

a) The facilitator names all the 17 SDGs and explains the most relevant info about each one.

b) The facilitator names all the 17 SDG and creates small groups. Each group will investigate one of the SDG and will present it to the rest of the students.

c) The facilitator selects the most relevant* SDG for their community and introduce to their students as is above mentioned (a) and (b).

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:

GOAL 1: No Poverty

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

GOAL 4: Quality Education

GOAL 5: Gender Equality

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 13: Climate Action

GOAL 14: Life Below Water

GOAL 15: Life on Land

GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Updated key data of teach SDGs can be found by visiting https://sdgs.un.org/goals

If you or your students want to go deeper in the knowledge of the SDGs,  you can use these questions:

What are the Global Goals? Who is in charge of the Global Goals? How will the progress of the Global Goals be monitored? Why are there 17 Goals? What is Sustainable Development? Why are the Goals numbers and is the order significant? Are the colours for the Goals significant and how were they chosen? How do we achieve Sustainable Development? Does every country have to achieve all the Goals? How much will it cost to achieve the Goals What happens if the Goals are not achieved? Why is it important that everyone is aware of the Goals? What can I do to contribute to meeting the Global Goals? Can I support just one Goal? Why are they called both the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Goals?

Hint: here you have the “official” answers: https://www.globalgoals.org/faq

You can finish the activity by saying “Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone”.

For ages 10-11, we suggest that the facilitators explore "Inquiry-based project methodologies", an approach to learning that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process. Rather than the teacher telling students what they need to know, students are encouraged to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas (example of what it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlwkerwaV2E&t=2s  using a Harry Potter example, which can be very interesting for this age group :)

More activities at: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/student-resources/

You can do this activity outdoors or indoors.

Videos about the SGDs:

-WORLD’S LARGEST LESSON ANIMATION: PART 1 This is part 1 of our video series with Aardman Animations, written by Sir Ken Robinson. In this video, Malala Yousafzai (activist for Global Goal 4: Quality Education) introduces the World’s Largest Lesson. https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/malala-introducing-the-the-worlds-largest-lesson/ -WORLD’S LARGEST LESSON ANIMATION: PART 2

This is part 2 of our video series with Aardman Animations, written by Sir Ken Robinson.

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/animation-part-2-with-thanks-to-sir-ken-robinson-and-emma-watson/

-WORLD’S LARGEST LESSON ANIMATION: PART 3

This is part 3 of our video series with Aardman Animations, written by Sir Ken Robinson. This video encourages students to think about what they feel most passionate, and shows how small actions can create a chain reaction leading to BIG impact.

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/worlds-largest-lesson-animation-part-3/

Spanish version at https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/es/campaign/getting-started/

-Use this 30 minute lesson plan to teach students aged 8-13 about the Global Goals by putting them in the shoes of the President! This is a great resource to start teaching the World’s Largest Lesson.

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/introducing-the-global-goals/

THINK EQUAL. Think Equal books help to improve your children’s self-confidence, emotional literacy, diversity awareness and much more! Think Equal is originally a Social and Emotional Learning programme for teachers of children aged 3-6.

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/think-equal/

EARTH CUBS

Inspire kids to Learn the World! Vibrant and easy to use teaching resources – all curriculum-aligned and teacher-written. Packs, comics, activities, videos, lesson plans and more for children ager 2-4 and 4-8

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/earthcubs/

Additional Resource:

PARENTS GUIDE:  It’s time for an adventure! This is a flexible, fun set of activities for parents and educators of children aged 4-8.

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/resource/parents-guid-en/

How to apply it online?

The activity can be carried out both at home and at school since it is based on dialogue and the presentation of backup images. It can also be applied fully online.