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Heroes for Change

Elementary, Middle

Description

Heroes For Change is part of a comic book series which brings to life the Sustainable Development Goals using a medium that entertains and engages students. The comic is unique and a fun way to engage young people on the global goal agenda. The Heroes for Change comic invites students to become superheroes themselves, by taking action to end poverty, inequality and climate change.

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

Heroes for Change is part of a comic book series that aims to encourage students to become inspiring service heroes in their own communities, and in the process learn how they can be active participants in shaping the world around them into a better place for all. Curriculum links to English Language Arts and Global Citizenship units in Social Studies.

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Themes Addressed

Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)

  • Climate Change

Citizenship (1)

  • General Guide to Taking Action

Ecosystems (1)

  • Appreciating the Natural World

Human Rights (2)

  • Gender Equality
  • Poverty