The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Lesson Plan

Sustainability Goals and Solutions

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research sustainable development goals and reflect on their contribution to various issues.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

Structure:

Have the class discuss what they believe to be the most pressing issues worldwide. Do they have any ideas on how to solve this issue?

Introduce the class to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as set by the United Nations in 2015. As the website explains, These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up...