
Scott Edward Moran, Ph.D.
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Tasks
1. Analysis of feedback from participants.
2. Planning to make the unit better.

Big Idea:
What can I do to teach others about my SDG and help my community implement one of the SDGs?

Students will have three primary goals for this unit.
First, they will be working to research a chosen SDG and consider a scenario-based lesson. Second, they will need to determine how they will educate others in terms of their SDG, for most people know very little about the SDGs. Finally, they will be creating a multimedia presentation and persuasive letter meant to convince people to take action regarding their SDG. Be thinking about these three aspects of the project at all times.
Alternatively, students can
construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, the occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity OR
evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces the impacts of human activities on natural systems.
Extension: Enter your multimedia project in the worldof8billion video contest.
Extension: Use the Five Thinking Hats Method when reading: Five Thinking Hats is a simple, effective parallel thinking process that helps people be more productive, focused, and mindfully involved.
You and your team members can learn how to separate thinking into six clear functions and roles. Each thinking role is identified with a colored symbolic “thinking hat.” By mentally wearing and switching “hats,” you can easily focus or redirect thoughts, the conversation, or the meeting.
Assignment
Gathering feedback from participants
Teachers are learners themselves. They need to be open to feedback from their students. At tis point, one may create Google Forms for anonymous feedback from participants. This would encourage being candid so that teachers can improve the content of the unit.
If you are pressed for time, using a pre-made rubric may also suffice.
Altering the unit to make it better
Those who value student feedback and know that ultimately they are customers will take feedback seriously. Of course, you may encourage parents and guests to provide feedback as well. Consider working with other teachers to improve your unit. Students will respect you for being willing to adjust based on their needs.
Practice this by providing your partner with feedback. For your convenience, two possible rubrics are seen below.
