Friends for Sustainability

Friends For Sustainability

Global Project

Welcome to the 'Friends for Sustainability' global project.
This is part of the current Flat Connections group of global projects
and has been designed for students aged approx. 10-14 years. (Grades 5-8)

The aim of this project is to explore global issues and to foster meaningful discussion and sharing between students. Outcomes will include student-driven solutions shared through creative use of technology.

NEXT PROJECT starts February 2022

THE 17 GOALS

"In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, to work together to build a better future for everyone." (Source: Global Goals)
Students should also play an important part in this endeavour and active participation in this project should help the world move closer to achieving these goals.

PROJECT'S THEME: What does it mean to be a Friend for Sustainability?
Essential questions we aim to answer:

What are the essential issues and challenges facing the world in terms of sustainability?
How does your geography, history and lifestyle of where you live impact your global understanding?
What part does global/digital citizenship have to play as we connect with each other?
What are some essential solutions to researched global issues?
How can we share these solutions for the benefit of our world?

Curriculum Objectives

ISTE Standards

Curriculum around the world now recognise the importance of including Sustainability studies in the curriculum.
The following are the key points to be addressed in the Australian Curriculum and can be addressed through involvement in this project. (These are similar to curriculum objectives in other countries)

Systems
OI.1 The biosphere is a dynamic system providing conditions that sustain life on Earth.
OI.2 All life forms, including human life, are connected through ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.
OI.3 Sustainable patterns of living rely on the interdependence of healthy social, economic and ecological systems.
World views
OI.4 World views that recognise the dependence of living things on healthy ecosystems, and value diversity and social justice, are essential for achieving sustainability.
OI.5 World views are formed by experiences at personal, local, national and global levels, and are linked to individual and community actions for sustainability.
Futures
OI.6 The sustainability of ecological, social and economic systems is achieved through informed individual and community action that values local and global equity and fairness across generations into the future.
OI.7 Actions for a more sustainable future reflect values of care, respect and responsibility, and require us to explore and understand environments.
OI.8 Designing action for sustainability requires an evaluation of past practices, the assessment of scientific and technological developments, and balanced judgements based on projected future economic, social and environmental impacts.
OI.9 Sustainable futures result from actions designed to preserve and/or restore the quality and uniqueness of environments.

The ISTE standards for students and educators are
addressed through this project.