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SDG's in Action App

Secondary

Description

This mobile app serves as a ‘go to place’ for information, updates and progress reports regarding the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.  Students can set preferences to receive the latest news on only those goals that are of particular interest to them.  For students and teachers looking for easy and immediate access to descriptions and targets for all of the goals and to find out what’s being done locally and globally to achieve them, this app should be of particular interest. The platform also provides an effective mechanism for promoting and garnering support for the students' own SDG action initiatives.

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

The app will prove to be a valuable source of up to date information concerning on-going efforts in sustainable development. It can also serve as a valuable tool in supporting student-led action plans that involve any of the 17 goals.

Relevant Curriculum Units

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  • Alberta
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    • Grade 10
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      • Social Studies
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        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) CitizensResponse to Globalization
        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) Globalization & Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-2 (Living in a Globalizing World) Globalisation and Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-2 (Living in a Globalizing World) Personal Response to Globalization
        • Social Studies 10-4 (Living in a Globalizing World) Globalisation and Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-4 (Living in a Globalizing World) Personal Response to Globalization
  • British Columbia
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    • Grade 10
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      • English/Language Arts
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        • New Media 10: Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society.
    • Grade 11
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      • English/Language Arts
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        • New Media 11: Digital citizenship requires both knowledge of digital technology and awareness of its impact on individuals and society
      • Social Studies
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        • Explorations in Social Studies 11: Social justice initiatives can transform individuals and systems
    • Grade 12
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      • English/Language Arts
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • New Media !2: Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society.
  • Manitoba
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    • Grade 9
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      • Social Studies
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        • Canada in the Contemporary World: Opportunities and Challenges
    • Grade 10
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      • Geography
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        • Geographic Issues of the 21st Century: Natural Resources
    • Grade 12
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      • Geography
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • World Geography: A Human Perspective - World Food Supply: Production and Distribution
        • World Geography: A Human Perspective - World Resources, Energy, and Environment
      • Social Studies
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        • Citizenship and Sustainability: Area of Inquiry: Environment
        • Citizenship and Sustainability: Area of Inquiry: Poverty, Wealth and Power
        • Citizenship and Sustainability: Area of Inquiry: Social Justice and Human Rights
        • Area of Inquiry: Gender and Identity
        • Area of Inquiry: Health and Biotechnology
        • Global Issues
        • Global Issues
        • Global Issues
        • Global Issues: Citizenship and Sustainability
        • Global Issues: Citizenship and Sustainability
  • New Brunswick
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    • Grade 12
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      • Social Studies
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        • World Issues 120: Geopolitics
        • World Issues 120:Interdependence
  • Newfoundland & Labrador
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    • Grade 12
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      • Geography
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        • World Geography 3200/3202: Ecosystems
  • Northwest Territories
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    • Grade 10
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      • Social Studies
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        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) CitizensResponse to Globalization
        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) Globalization & Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-2 (Living in a Globalizing World) Globalisation and Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-2 (Living in a Globalizing World) Personal Response to Globalization
        • Social Studies 10-4 (Living in a Globalizing World) Personal Response to Globalization
        • Social Studies 10-4(Living in a Globalizing World) Globalisation and Sustainable Prosperity
  • Nova Scotia
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    • Grade 9
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      • Social Studies
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        • Citizenship 9: Engaged Citizenship
        • Citizenship 9: Global Citizenship
    • Grade 12
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      • Geography
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        • Global Geography:Resources and Commodities
  • Nunavut
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    • Grade 10
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      • Social Studies
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        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) CitizensResponse to Globalization
        • Social Studies 10-1(Perspectives on Globalization) Globalization & Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-2 (Living in a Globalizing World) Globalisation and Sustainable Prosperity
        • Social Studies 10-2 (Living in a Globalizing World) Personal Response to Globalization
  • Ontario
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    • Grade 12
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      • Geography
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        • Global Connections
        • Living in a Sustainable World (Workplace Prep.) Ecosystems and Human Activity
        • Living in a Sustainable World (Workplace Prep.) Sustainability of Natural Resources
        • The Environment & Resource Management (Univ./College Prep) : Ecological Systems: Interactions and Interdependence
        • The Environment & Resource Management (Univ./College Prep.):Sustainability and Stewardship of Natural Resources
        • The Environment & Resource Management (Univ/College Prep.) Community Action
        • The Environment & Resource Management (Workplace Prfeparation)
        • World Geography: Urban Patterns & Populations (Univ. / College Prep.): Sustainability and Stewardship
        • World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (College Prep.): Interactions and Interdependence: Globalization
        • World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (College Prep.):Sustainability and Stewardship
        • World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (Univ. Prep.): Social Change and the Quality of Life
        • World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (Univ. Prep.):Sustainability and Stewardship
      • Social Studies
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Challenge and Change in Society (Univ. Prep.) Global Social Challenges
        • Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice (Univ./College Prep.) :Personal and Social Action
  • Prince Edward Island
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    • Grade 9
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      • Social Studies
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        • Interdependence: Atlantic Canada in the Global Community: Atlantic Canada in the Global Community
        • Interdependence: Atlantic Canada in the Global Community: Citizenship in the Global Community
    • Grade 10
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      • Geography
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Geography of Canada 421A: Canada’s Global Connections
      • Social Studies
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        • Canadian Studies 401A: Canada's Global Connections
    • Grade 12
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      • Geography
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        • What can I do?
        • Geography 621A Global Issues
        • Geography 621A Global Issues : Inquiry- What are the issues?
        • Geography 631A Global Issues: What are the issues?
        • Geography 631A Global Issues: What Can I Do?
  • Quebec
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    • Grade 9
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      • Social Studies
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        • The Contemporary World: Environment
    • Grade 11
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      • Social Studies
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        • Contemporary World: Environment
  • Saskatchewan
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    • Grade 9
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      • Social Studies
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        • The Roots of Society: Resources and Wealth
    • Grade 11
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      • Social Studies
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        • World Issues - Wealth & Poverty
        • Social Studiees 20:World Issues - Environment
        • Social Studies 20
        • Social Studies 20: World Issues -Human Rights
  • Yukon Territory
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    • Grade 10
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      • English/Language Arts
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • New Media 10: Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society.
    • Grade 11
      • Step 3Select a subject
      • English/Language Arts
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • New Media 11: Digital citizenship requires both knowledge of digital technology and awareness of its impact on individuals and society
    • Grade 12
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      • English/Language Arts
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • New Media !2: Digital citizens have rights and responsibilities in an increasingly globalized society.

Themes Addressed

Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)

  • Climate Change

Citizenship (2)

  • Ecological Footprint
  • Sustainable Consumption

Economics (1)

  • Poverty Reduction

Ecosystems (3)

  • Biodiversity
  • Habitat Loss
  • Invasive Species

Energy (2)

  • Alternative Energy
  • Energy Use

Food & Agriculture (1)

  • Food Security

Governance (1)

  • Democracy

Human Health & Environment (3)

  • Access to Health Care
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Quality of Life

Human Rights (5)

  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gender Equality
  • Poverty
  • Refugees and Immigration
  • Social Justice

Land Use & Natural Resources (3)

  • Fisheries
  • Forests
  • Sustainable Urbanization

Waste Management (3)

  • Cradle-to-Cradle
  • Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  • Source Reduction

Water (4)

  • Marine Environments
  • Water Quality
  • Water Use
  • Watershed Protection