Educational Resources on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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The UN Goals (SDGs) are central to school curricula and help raise students' awareness of major environmental, social, and economic issues. Planète Energies provides ready-to-use resources for teachers eager to bring the SDGs into the classroom in a playful yet impactful way.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals
Integrating SDGs Into Education: Key Resources and Activities
To make your lessons interactive, alternate between theoretical input and multimedia content using the resources provided by Planète Energies. Short videos are a great way to capture students' attention and spark meaningful discussion. Below are three energy-related videos that are perfect for exploring SDGs with middle or high school students:
Three Videos to Use in Class
SDG 7: better access to energy
SDG 7 aims to achieve cleaner and more sustainable energy at an affordable cost.
SDG 12: doing more with less
SDG 12 promotes sustainable production and consumption patterns that help conserve resources and protect the environment.
SDG 13: fighting against climate change
SDG 13 concerns climate action to reduce drought, flooding, and cyclones.
• Organize classroom discussions on the SDGs - for example, why access to energy can be a powerful driver for development?
• Connect the SDGs to everyday experiences - bringing together subjects like tracking energy use at school, launching community initiatives or organizing educational field trips.
• Propose interdisciplinary projects to fellow teachers – like Life and Earth Sciences, History and Geography, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Technology.
Test your Knowledge: a Fun SDG Quiz
Use this quiz in class or assign it as homework to reinforce learning and keep students engaged.
