Global Needs, Human Deeds: Understanding Basic Human Needs and the Sdgs
This course introduces elementary students to global issues such as hunger, health, and clean water through hands-on activities that connect to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students will learn about empathy.
Unreasonable Teens, Tweens & Kids
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(108)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Class Description "Global Needs, Human Deeds" explores the essential human needs of food, water, health, and sanitation by connecting these topics to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will learn about SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), and 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Over the four-week course, students will engage in interactive activities such as food drive simulations, water filtration experiments, and healthy habit games to understand global challenges and how they can help solve them. This course aims to build empathy and global awareness in young learners. Class Experience In this class, students will participate in hands-on activities that allow them to experience real-world global issues in an age-appropriate way. Each week will focus on a specific need, from hunger to clean water, with interactive projects like organizing a food drive or designing water conservation posters. The course is structured around project-based learning, encouraging students to work together on solutions and discuss their findings. I use an engaging teaching style that includes storytelling, interactive experiments, and group discussions. Learners will interact with me regularly as I guide them through experiments, facilitate discussions, and support their projects.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
- Understand the global issues of hunger, clean water, and health.
- Learn how to take action on these issues in everyday life.
- Develop a sense of empathy and responsibility toward helping others.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1: Hunger Heroes:
Understanding the global issue of hunger and organizing a simulated food drive. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2: Water Warriors:
Learning about the importance of clean water and conducting a water filtration experiment. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3: Health and Happiness:
Exploring good health habits through games and healthy snack preparation. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4: Global Responsibility:
Learning how students can take action on global issues, such as hunger and clean water, in their everyday lives. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to support learners of all needs, providing clear, collaborative activities that allow for participation at different levels.
Pre-Requisites
None. This course is suitable for students with no prior experience.
Supply List
Supply List: Food Drive Simulation: Non-perishable food items (or printed pictures of food items if a real drive is not feasible) Empty boxes or bags for "donations" Water Filter Experiment: Empty plastic bottles Sand, gravel, cotton balls Dirty water (add soil to water) Clean water (for comparison) Coffee filters Water Conservation Poster: Poster board or large construction paper Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Scissors and glue Healthy Snack Preparation: Ingredients for healthy snacks (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole grain crackers) Plates and napkins for snack preparation
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Unreasonable Teens, Tweens & Kids
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man/woman [& youth]."
— George Bernard Shaw
YOUTH CAN BE UNREASONABLE TOO!
Unreasonable Teens, Tweens & Kids (UTTK) is training the next generation of youth superheroes. As an official member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), UTTK is a youth development organization committed to achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program is designed for youth, ages 6-18 (K-12), to become "unreasonable" thinkers—those who see opportunities where others see problems. Through UTTK, youth are empowered to tackle global challenges such as poverty, environmental issues, and other topics of interest to them.
UTTK creates a safe, peer-to-peer, coach-led environment that inspires world changers as they learn how to harness their talents for good. Fall and spring semester classes, one-day workshops, and summer camps are filled with brain-based learning activities and a creative design curriculum to help youth develop their social entrepreneurial superpowers.
UTTK is built around the Youth LICCC Principles, guiding the development of young leaders and innovators to change the world:
Leaders (L): When young people are empowered with leadership skills and knowledge of their rights, they can drive change in their communities and beyond. Youth-led organizations should be supported, especially to uplift marginalized youth.
Innovators (I): Youth bring fresh perspectives and possess direct insights into challenges that adults may overlook. They offer innovative solutions to the problems they face.
Change-makers (C): Young people have the power to act, mobilize others, and ignite movements. Youth activism is gaining momentum worldwide, amplified by social media and global connectivity.
Critical Thinkers (C): Youth are equipped to question societal structures and challenge biases, creating space for new ideas to take root and flourish.
Communicators (C): Young people can be key partners in raising awareness about global development goals and driving local and regional conversations about sustainability and progress.
At Unreasonable Teens, Tweens & Kids, the goal is to develop the next generation of youth superheroes who will lead the charge toward a better, more sustainable future.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-9 learners per class
