12th Grade Sustainable Development Lessons

Study the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their impact on global initiatives, with a focus on thematic groupings in society, economy, and environment. Understand how to categorize these goals and propose new goals to further global sustainability efforts. Learners will acquire skills in critical analysis and creative thinking to effectively contribute to sustainability discussions and solutions.

Analyze the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a focus on their completion by 2030. Develop the ability to identify each goal accurately and understand the principles behind global actions, examining their impacts on future generations. Enhance understanding of these goals to appreciate their significance and the collaborative efforts required to achieve them.

Enhance vocabulary and understanding of key concepts in sustainable development, including climate change, acid rain, and global warming. Improve comprehension of sustainability discussions and their practical applications in real-world contexts.

Examine the economic impact of outsourcing across various countries, focusing on the consequences and motivations behind these practices. Develop an understanding of the role and purpose of global institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank. Enhance your knowledge of sustainable development and economic policies.

Explore essential sustainability principles, including intragenerational equity, intergenerational equity, and the precautionary principle, in the context of sustainable development. Gain an understanding of how these principles support environmental science efforts. Identify sustainability challenges and develop actionable solutions.

Explore the concepts of development and sustainable development by examining economic and social indicators such as GDP, life expectancy, and literacy rates. Gain an understanding of how development metrics affect societal well-being and how sustainable development balances current needs with future sustainability.

Explore the interconnected nature of our world by examining key concepts such as globalization, pop culture, and time-space compression. Enhance understanding of global connections and the exchange of ideas, developing a comprehensive knowledge of international dynamics.

Focus on the principles of sustainability by examining ecosystem services and sustainable development practices. Gain insights into the distinctions between renewable and nonrenewable resources and appreciate the significance of resilience in environmental planning. Understand the fundamental concepts underpinning the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Engage with the complex dynamics of land use and sustainable practices within the Amazon Rainforest. Develop an understanding of the primary conflicts and expand your knowledge of sustainability within forest ecosystems.

Explore the concepts of ecological and carbon footprints, examining their effects on climate change. Focus on understanding how individual and community behaviors influence the environment, and gain insights into strategies for sustainable development.