Introduction
Welcome to the world of sustainable development!
In this webquest, you will explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
By the end of this quest, you will have a deeper understanding of the SDGs and how they relate to global issues.
Task
Read about the Sustainable Development Goals here: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Task 1: Research and define the following terms. Put these onto Word or Google Docs, and save to your computer.
sustainability, poverty, developed nations, developing nations, inequality, renewable, unsustainable.
Task 2: Choose ONE of the following tasks to complete:
- Create a poster or infographic summarising the key aspects of each SDG.
- Choose ONE of the SDGs and create a PowerPoint explaining the importance of the SDG and how it relates to global issues.
- Identify a local or global issue that aligns with one of the SDGs and develop a plan of action to address the issue, including specific goals and steps to achieve them.
Process
Task 1: Open up a Word document or Google Docs. Use your browser to research and define in each term. Put these into your own words.
Task 2: Select ONE of the tasks to complete. Research about your chosen topic and include images. You may like to use Canva, Powerpoint or Word to complete the task.
Evaluation
Upload both parts to Compass under Resources.