Introduction
Imagine you are part of a youth council tasked with helping your community solve real-world problems. From poverty to climate change, the world faces challenges that need creative solutions. In this WebQuest, you will explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and design a community project proposal that connects global issues to local action.
Task
Your mission is to:
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Research one SDG of your choice.
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Create a community action plan (poster + short written proposal) showing how your school or neighborhood can contribute to achieving that goal.
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Present your plan to the class as if you were pitching it to local leaders.
Process
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Choose an SDG: Review the 17 SDGs and select one that interests you.
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Research: Use the provided websites to gather information about your chosen SDG.
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Analyze: Identify how this global issue affects your local community.
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Plan: Design a poster and write a 1–2 page proposal outlining your action plan.
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Present: Share your work with classmates in a short presentation.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
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| Research | Thorough, accurate, multiple sources | Clear, mostly accurate | Limited sources | Minimal effort |
| Creativity | Highly original, engaging | Some originality | Basic ideas | Lacks creativity |
| Relevance | Strong local connection | Some local connection | Weak connection | No connection |
| Presentation | Clear, confident, well-organized | Clear but less confident | Somewhat unclear | Disorganized |
Conclusion
By completing this WebQuest, you connected global challenges to local realities. You learned how the SDGs provide a framework for action and how young people can make a difference. Reflect: What role can you play in shaping a better future for your community?
Credits
Resources
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United Nations SDGs Overview
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World’s Largest Lesson (worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org in Bing)
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UNICEF – Youth and SDGs (unicef.org in Bing)
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Local news websites and community reports (students may search for current issues in Negros Occidental or the Philippines).