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Global Goals String Activity

Secondary, Middle

Description

This easy to implement activity provides an effective demonstration of the interconnectedness that characterizes the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.  Students representing individual ‘goals’ arrange themselves randomly in a circle and look to connect to other students with goals related to their own  by passing a ball of string.  After passing the string, the student must articulate what the connection is.  The result is a visual web and a tactile representation of integration of all 17 Global Goals.  Links to icons for each goal are included in the lesson.

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

This resource might be best suited as a culminating activity when teaching/learning about The Global Goals For Sustainable Development.

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    • Grade 10
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        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) Globalization & Sustainable Prosperity
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        • Social Justice: Social justice issues are interconnected.
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Themes Addressed

Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)

  • Climate Change

Citizenship (1)

  • Sustainable Consumption

Economics (1)

  • Poverty Reduction

Ecosystems (2)

  • Biodiversity
  • Habitat Loss

Energy (1)

  • Energy Generation

Food & Agriculture (1)

  • Food Security

Human Health & Environment (2)

  • Access to Health Care
  • Quality of Life

Human Rights (4)

  • Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Poverty
  • Social Justice

Land Use & Natural Resources (1)

  • Sustainable Urbanization

Water (2)

  • Marine Environments
  • Water Quality

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