The challenge is 'UNSDGs in the classroom'
Objectives:
- Develop a lesson plan that educates students about an SDG
- Develop new and exciting methods to educate students in ways that organically align with the classroom
- Important to incorporate material that can help students realise the SDG and measure progress made
- Unity Source Code - Google Drive Link
- Build Files (In this repo)
- DEMO Video - Youtube Link
- Screenshot
- Lesson Plan (MD format)
- Short Presentation
- Published Game Link - itch.io
- Presentation Video - Google Drive Link
Context: A geography class on climate vulnerable regions
Lesson Objectives
- Identify climate vulnerable regions
- Analyse variable data to associate causes and draw its effects
- Explore climate information and make informed decisions
- Understand global climate change and its impact (UNSDG 13)
Lesson Duration: 60 Minutes
- Teacher goes through types of regions that are vulnerable to climate
- i.e SIDS, Arctic, Sub-Saharan Africa, Coastal/Low-lying Areas, Amazon, Glaciers, Coral Reefs
Small Island Developing States (SIDS), i.e Maldives, Tuvalu Vulnerable to rising sea levels, coastal erosion, leading to agricultural harm and destruction of human settlements
Arctic Region, which is warming at the twice the global average, will disrupt ecosystems and global sea levels due to the rapid melting of sea ice and permafrost.
Coastal cities are extremely vulnerable to sea-level rise, storm surges and flooding. A higher population density further propagates the risks, affecting infrastructure and economies.
Deforestation, drought and wildfires are becoming increasingly frequent, affecting the ecosystem negatively.
Rapid melting of glaciers threaten water supplies who rely on glacier-fed rivers for drinking water, irrigation and hydroelectric power.
- Conduct research on the internet in groups for climate events that had a negative impact on climate-vulnerable regions
- Present your findings in a short summary
Land Area: 26 Square Kilometers Highest Elevation Above Sea Level: 4.6 Meters Sea Level Rise Rate: 4 Millimeters Per Year, higher than global average
By 2100, at the current rate of sea level rise, Tuvalu is likely to lose 10-15% of its land. This leads to coastal erosion, loss of arable land and destruction to infrastructure. (1m rise in sea levels)
Tuvalu is also at storm weather's mercy, as flooding significantly affects infrastructure and produces long-term challenges in rebuilding it (2015 Cyclone Pam)
Displacement of the population may become necessary, as the island becomes uninhabitable. Even a 2°C increase in global temperature will accelerate loss of land and make Tuvalu completely uninhabitable by 2050
Tuvalu is also prone to freshwater scarcity, droughts and loss of biodiversity
There are National Adaptation Programs, targeted at improving coastal defences, building freshwater supply, and enhancing early warning systems for extreme weather events. The government is also vocal advocate for global climate negotiations, pushing for climate action to limit temperature rise 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. There is also a migration strategy, to allow Tuavaluans to relocate to neighboring countries, while preserving their culture
- Student use the interactive globe tool to learn more about how global climate effects affect vulnerable regions
- Understand that climate change is a global effort, and climate consequences are extreme
- Students in groups can collectively write a plan using Bloom's Taxonomy to prepare a plan, calling their fellows to action with evidence and reasoning
- Conduct this session in 2 parts, a 20 minute session to brainstorm and the remaining time to format and document their findings in a comprehensive document.
- Ensure that students are knowledgeable and keen to participate in climate action LESSON PLAN