6/12/2016 June 12, 2016Much of the second semester was devoted to our research on and presentation of the Sustainable Development Goals, or the Global Goals. Since the 7th grade curriculum in social studies focuses on world geography and social justice is part of the religion curriculum, it makes sense to step out of our comfortable existence to take a look at real problems facing the world and realize that you, today's students, are tomorrow's leaders and decision makers. There is so much to learn and understand and so many problems that are begging for solutions, and 7th grade is not too early to begin to learn about these situations. I hope that your awareness of the need to end poverty, combat climate change and fight injustice and inequality will lead you to make some changes, even small ones, that will make the world a better place. Even though some students did not take the project as seriously as I had hoped and just threw something together at the last minute, a number of you demonstrated that you had indeed learned something worth sharing and acting upon. I hope our discussion and sharing will stay with you and have an impact on you in the future. Google accounts will be suspended for the summer beginning June 17 and will be reactivated in August. Feel free to write in your blog if you have something you would like to share such as an interesting trip or a great book or any summer experience. I will check periodically over the summer for any submissions. I wish you all a safe and happy summer vacation. Image: Map Hands by stokpic via Pixabay in the Public Domain
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