Quality Education: SDG 4
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GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Social Studies
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What it is
- This short video (4:12) introduces students to UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #4 of quality education.
- The video emphasizes the need for everyone to have access equal access to education in order to improve their outcomes in life.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The video emphasizes the importance of equal access to education for all people.
- The video's end prompts students to think about what they can do to be part of the solution.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with the UN SDGs. This lesson can help.
- The video includes images of children working and of the destruction in war zones, which can be upsetting to some students.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Ask students to reflect on what they learn at school and why it is important for their lives.
- This resource can be used to discuss equality in more depth with students.
- These resources can be used to discuss equality and environmental justice with students.
- After learning about this goal, teachers can transition into talking about gender inequality, and education for women and girls as a climate solution.
- Students can connect quality education to climate change solutions by exploring a career as a wildlife biologist.
From the scientist review
This video resource introduces students to the fourth UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), namely quality education. The video features clear narration with colorful animation and figures to display facts. This resource is solidly grounded in equity and sustainable development and is recommended for teaching.
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