UN SDGs: Making Connections to SDG #6
Lesson Overview:
Students are introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discover how all 17 goals work together to create a healthier, more sustainable world. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, students explore how Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation connects to every other goal while learning how they can make a positive impact through service learning.
Learning Targets:
Learning Targets:
I can...
- Explain what the Sustainable Development Goals are.
- Describe why clean water is important for everyone.
- Identify connections between Goal #6 and other Sustainable Development Goals.
- Share my ideas and listen respectfully to others.
- Discover ways I can help make the world a better place.
Essential Questions
- What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
- Why is clean water important?
- How are all 17 Sustainable Development Goals connected?
- How can kids make a difference in the world?
Materials Needed:
Teacher
- Presentation slides
- SDG cards
- Supplemental worksheet (optional)
- H2O for Life project information
Students
- SDG discussion cards
- Pencil
- Worksheet (optional)
- Sticky notes (optional for gallery walk)
Before You Begin
- Review the presentation slides.
- Print and cut out the SDG cards.
- Print student worksheets (optional).
- Organize students into small groups
- Decide whether to use table discussions or a gallery walk.