Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Students will be introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their geographic relevance to global challenges.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the Sustainable Development Goals address interconnected global challenges.
- Explain the role of geographic understanding in achieving the SDGs.
- Design a local project that contributes to one of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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