Partnerships to Achieve Goals

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GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science, Social Studies

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What it is

This short (2:19) video introduces students to UN strategic development goal (SDG) #17, using global warming as an example of a global issue that requires partnerships to solve.
Students will understand that this goal is necessary for achieving all the other goals and how developed countries will need to help developing countries achieve the goals.

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Positives

The video has a positive message that through cooperation and partnerships, we can build a better world.
The video invites students to join in and take action.

Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the UN SDGs. This lesson can help.
Students should be familiar with the concept of global warming. This introduction to climate change can be used if needed.

Differentiation & Implementation

The video mentions that it's important for richer countries to help less developed countries. These environmental justice teaching resources and this e-book can be used to explore this idea further.
After the video, engage students in climate action using this unit with K-2 students and this lesson with 3-5 students.
To help students make connections to their own lives, teachers can pose the question, "When have you had a problem that required collaboration to solve?"

From the scientist review

This resource introduces the final UN strategic development goal (SDG), namely partnerships to achieve the goals. Through clear dialog and animations, the video clearly describes how partnership is essential to achieving all of the SDGs. Climate change is rightly mentioned as a global issue that everyone must take part in addressing. This resource is recommended for teaching.

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Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Format: YouTube Video
Language: English
Location: Earth
Provider: Smile and Learn
Authors: Smile and Learn
Published: April 4, 2025
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · K-ESS3-3. + 6 more

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Core Standards legacy

K-ESS3-3.K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
4-ESS3-1.4-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and that their uses affect the environment.
5-ESS3-1.5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
D2.Civ.1.K-2D2.Civ.1.K-2 Describe roles and responsibilities of people in authority.
D2.Civ.2.K-2D2.Civ.2.K-2 Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.
D2.Civ.13.3-5D2.Civ.13.3-5 Explain how policies are developed to address public problems.
D2.Civ.6.3-5D2.Civ.6.3-5 Describe ways in which people benefit from and are challenged by working together, including through government, workplaces, voluntary organizations, and families.

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