Sustainable Development Goals
Provided by: Smile and Learn|Published on: April 11, 2025
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Type: Videos
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: Smile and Learn
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video from Smile and Learn gives a brief overview of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Students will learn the reason for the goals' creation, the 17 different goals, the deadline for achieving criteria, and what they can do to support the goals.
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Positives
- This video is a great starting point for learning about the Sustainable Development Goals, as it covers the key points of the goals.
- Students will love the engaging animation.
- The video's ideas for how to support the goals will help students feel empowered to do their part.
Prerequisites
- Teachers may need to define the words poverty, eradicate, equality, sanitation, infrastructure, consumption, sustainable, and others.
- It may benefit students to have a basic understanding of climate change and injustice.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Social Studies teachers can use this video in a lesson discussing the United Nations as an organization. Teachers can also discuss the mission, origins, and member countries of the United Nations.
- After watching the video, students can brainstorm ways they can support the Sustainable Development Goals at school.
- The guideline to read about the goals in reliable media can spark a conversation about how to determine if media is reliable.
- After watching the video, teachers and students can take an in-depth look at specific Sustainable Development Goals. Some other videos from Smile and Learn cover Quality Education: SDG 4, Gender Equality: SDG 5, and Partnerships to Achieve Goals.
This resource demonstrates the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what young people can do to improve a healthy planet and sustainable future. We recommend this resource for teaching.
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