SDG #16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Learning Sequence
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What is SDG #16?
This week’s lesson focuses on SDG #16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. We’ll begin with a video highlighting the importance of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
After viewing the video, students will engage in problem-solving projects aimed at promoting peace and justice. These projects are designed to empower them to develop and implement solutions for creating a fairer and more just society.
Next, students will have the opportunity to write to influential figures, sharing their innovative ideas and solutions, and encouraging greater efforts in promoting peace and justice.
The week will conclude with a reflective journaling activity, where students will document their learning and achievements in the form of a resume. Additionally, a quiz will reinforce their understanding of peace and justice, illustrating how their efforts can lead to positive changes in our world.
This week, we’re focusing on an important goal: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
We’ll start by watching a short video about SDG #16 to understand why it’s important to make our world peaceful and fair for everyone. The video will show us why we need to promote peace, ensure everyone has access to justice, and build strong institutions that are fair and inclusive.
Next, get ready for an exciting challenge! You’ll participate in fun activities to help promote peace and justice. Pick a project that excites you. These activities will help us all think about how we can make our society more peaceful and just.
You’ll also get a chance to write to someone influential, like a leader or an organisation, about promoting peace and justice. Spin the wheel to see who it will be, do some research, and try to get a response.
After completing your challenge, take some time to think about what you’ve learned and write it in your digital journal. This will help you remember how your efforts contribute to our global goals.
And don’t forget our weekly quiz! It’s a fun way to test what you know, and you might even earn a certificate.
Let’s use our creativity and take action to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions. Every small step we take can make a big difference in our world!
Weekly Keywords
This activity is designed to help students become familiar with key terms and concepts related to SDG #16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Students will receive a list of advanced words and phrases that explain how to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, ensure access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions.
They are encouraged to simplify these terms into everyday language and reflect on their meanings. The aim is to expand their vocabulary about peace and justice while enhancing their analytical skills. This will enable them to understand and articulate the importance of these concepts, deepening their knowledge of what it takes to create a fair, peaceful, and inclusive world.
On the task card provided, you’ll find a list of keywords related to SDG #16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
Your challenge is to look at these words and explain what they mean in the simplest way possible. This activity will help you practice breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand parts, a crucial skill for all your future learning and discussions.
Quote of the Week - Rosa Parks
This week, we’ll draw inspiration from thought leaders and their impactful views on promoting peace and justice, focusing on SDG 16. Students will explore a pivotal quote from Rosa Parks related to this goal, interpreting its significance from their unique viewpoints, possibly through art or a multimedia presentation.
The heart of this activity lies in deep contemplation and engaging conversation. It encourages students to connect deeply with the selected words, pondering their impact on personal life choices and broader societal outcomes.
This method promotes critical thinking and sparks open discussion, enabling students to examine how powerful messages shape their views and actions, thereby enriching their understanding of peace, justice, and strong institutions. It motivates a dedication to advocacy and problem-solving, aligning closely with the goals of SDG 16.
Each week, we will share an inspirational quote from the renowned civil rights activist, Rosa Parks.
We encourage you to write down the quote, print it, or even create a drawing inspired by her words.
After you’ve completed this, we invite you to reflect on and discuss the meaning of this quote. Think about what it signifies to us and how we can use Rosa’s insights to make a difference in the world by promoting peace, justice, and fairness for everyone.
Research - Creating an Infographic
This activity challenges you to create an infographic on SDG #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Start by checking out an example we’ve provided, and then use a template to design your own infographic, including cool facts and statistics you find through research.
Be creative with pictures, charts, and colours to make your infographic exciting and easy to understand. This project will not only improve your research skills but also let you express your creativity, and it’s a fun way to work towards your SDG Challenge series certificate. Let’s get started and make something awesome!
Every week, you get to try a fun design project: making a cool and easy-to-understand infographic about one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This week, we’re diving into SDG #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Take a look at the example we’ve shown you, then use the template to make your own infographic about how we can promote peaceful and inclusive societies, ensure access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions.
Feel free to look up more facts to add interesting details to your infographic. Use pictures, charts, graphs, and facts creatively. Experiment with different colours to make your design stand out!
Once you finish your infographic, it’ll help you earn your certificate for the SDG Challenge series. Let’s get creative and learn something new!
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SDG Challenge Card: SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
This activity is designed for SDG 16—Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. It encourages students to independently engage in real-life projects that enhance their understanding of promoting peace, ensuring justice, and building strong institutions.
Teachers should facilitate and guide but allow students significant autonomy to tackle challenges, fostering their ability to explore and learn through practical experiences. This method emphasizes developing independence and experiential learning, moving beyond traditional classroom instruction to cultivate real-world skills and knowledge.
Jump into the Upschool Challenge for SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and check out the exciting activities we’ve set up for you this week.
Whether you pick just one challenge or give a few a try, tackle your tasks with enthusiasm, commitment, and a can-do attitude.
You can do these activities on your own, with friends, or with your whole class.
Learning about how to promote peace, ensure justice, and build strong institutions is crucial if you want to help create a world where we all consider fairness and justice in everything we do.
Spin the Wheel and Use Your Voice
The wheel has chosen the person you'll be writing to.
Before you begin your letter, spend some time getting to know them. Read the information below and do a little research of your own. Find out who they are, what they do, what they believe in and the work they are known for.
The more you learn about the person you're writing to, the more personal, thoughtful and meaningful your letter will be.
As you explore, think about what you would like to ask them. You might want to share the work your class has been doing, ask for their advice, hear their thoughts on an important issue or simply learn more about their experiences.
Once you've finished your research, move on to the writing activity below. You'll learn a simple strategy for writing a respectful, engaging letter that gives you the best chance of receiving a response.
Remember, every conversation begins with someone choosing to reach out. This week, that someone is you.
Research Your Leader Before You Write to Them
Each week, students will choose a world leader from our list and write to them about the current SDG focus. They’re encouraged to creatively express how these leaders can contribute to solutions.
Letters can be sent via post or email, with details on the task card. The aim is to engage these leaders, sparking a response, or even a call or visit. This activity fosters choice, independence, and effective communication skills, aligning with Montessori principles.
Once the wheel has spun its magic, your mission is to compose a captivating letter. In your letter, reflect on this week’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and suggest ways you think the chosen leader could contribute to these goals.
If some of these leaders are new to you, that’s a great opportunity to do a bit of research before you start writing.
You can choose to send your letter via post or email. All the details you need for this are on the task card opposite.
Remember, your aim is to spark a conversation — maybe you’ll get a reply, or even better, a phone call or a personal visit! Check out the tips below on how to craft an effective letter.
Best of luck on your journey!
Writing a Letter with a Clear Vision for the Future
This week, students will write a letter to a world leader about SDG 16, focusing on peace, justice, and strong institutions. They will articulate a clear and inspiring vision for the future, describing how their ideas can help promote peace and justice.
This activity encourages independent writing skills, pushing students to express their views assertively and use visionary language to deepen the impact of their message. They’ll practice painting a vivid picture of a better future and engaging leaders with their hopeful vision, aiming to foster critical thinking and enhance their ability to initiate dialogue and inspire action.
This week, I’m preparing a special letter to send to the head of the Red Cross, focusing on expressing a clear vision for the future. In my letter, I’ll highlight the incredible potential for positive change and outline a hopeful vision for what we can achieve together.
Now, it’s your turn to craft a similar letter:
Imagine writing to a prominent leader or an influential figure about an issue related to peace, justice, or strong institutions that you’re passionate about. This week, we’ll make your letter unique by presenting a clear and inspiring vision for the future.
You’ve already practiced writing clearly, supporting your ideas with facts, and connecting emotionally with your readers. Now, your challenge is to paint a vivid picture of a better future and describe how the leader can help make it a reality.
Consider these questions: How can presenting a clear vision for the future in your letter grab the attention of the leader you’re writing to? How will you use this vision to engage your reader and inspire them to take action?
Get ready to start! Use my upcoming letter to the head of the Red Cross as inspiration to create a letter that not only effectively communicates your vision but also encourages a positive response from the leader of your choice. This is your chance to express your ideas and potentially inspire real change. Let’s make it visionary and impactful!
Post Your Letter - The Power of the Pen
This activity involves students directly by encouraging them to write letters to world leaders on pressing issues. It highlights the importance of determination, as students send out letters on a weekly basis until they secure a response, fostering resilience and illustrating the significance of their voice in global dialogues.
After you’ve finished writing your letter about the issues you feel are most crucial, it’s time to share your message with the world and await a reply.
Every week, we’ll send a letter to a different global leader, hoping they’ll respond.
If you don’t hear back, don’t lose heart; continue to persevere until you receive a response and your voice reaches those who can support your quest to improve the world.
Persistence is vital! Keep pushing forward.
My Digital Resume - Adding Experience #16
We’re guiding students in building a digital resume focused on their engagement with SDG 15: Life on Land. Each week, students will add new experiences, beginning with designing an attractive cover page. This project underscores their commitment to protecting and sustainably managing terrestrial ecosystems, as well as their personal development.
With a customizable template, students can tailor their resumes to showcase their unique style. The completed resume will vividly highlight their efforts and achievements in land conservation, demonstrating both their dedication and their learning journey.
Each week, we’re crafting a dynamic digital resume that showcases our contributions to all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This week, however, we’re focusing on SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Think of your resume as a platform to display the initiatives you’ve been part of that aim to promote peace, ensure justice, and build strong institutions. These projects don’t just showcase your skills; they also demonstrate your commitment to creating a fair and just society.
Check out an example of my digital resume that includes detailed accounts of my efforts in this area.
This week, your task is to create a page that highlights the impactful work you’ve undertaken related to SDG 16. Once you complete this SDG Challenge, add your most recent projects about peace and justice to your resume. By the end, you’ll have a detailed resume that not only outlines what you’ve accomplished but also the significant impact and improvements you’ve contributed to.
Use our Canva template to design your resume in a way that reflects your personal style and makes it uniquely yours.
Take the SDG Quiz and Earn Your Certificate
The quiz provides a simple way for students to review and reinforce the key learning from this week's Sustainable Development Goal.
Students who achieve 80% or above will automatically receive a personalised certificate recognising their achievement. If a student does not reach 80% on their first attempt, encourage them to revisit the learning materials before trying again. The aim is mastery, not speed.
The quiz can be completed at school or at home on any computer, tablet or mobile device with an internet connection. This gives families the opportunity to become involved in the learning, revisit important concepts together and celebrate each child's achievement when they earn their certificate.
Each SDG includes its own certificate, giving students the opportunity to build a collection of 17 certificates as they progress through the programme. This encourages perseverance, celebrates achievement and provides tangible recognition of their learning journey.
As students complete each SDG, encourage them to add both their certificate and a reflection on what they have learned to their Digital Résumé, creating a lasting record of their knowledge, actions and impact. Over time, this becomes a powerful portfolio that showcases not only what students know, but how they have used their learning to make a positive difference in the world.
You've reached the end of your SDG #16 learning journey. Now it's time to see just how much you've learned.
Complete the short quiz below and test your knowledge of Sustainable Development Goal 16 : Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions.
If you score 80% or higher, you'll automatically receive your very own personalised Upschool Certificate with your name on it.
This is just the beginning.
There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which means there are 17 certificates waiting to be collected. Complete every SDG challenge, earn every certificate, and become a true changemaker for our world.
Good luck. We know you can do it!
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