SDG #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Learning Sequence
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What is SDG #7?
This week, we’re immersing students in SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, through a service learning framework. They’ll begin with an enlightening video to grasp the worldwide challenge of ensuring access to sustainable energy.
Following this, students will select a hands-on activity, such as starting a renewable energy project or leading a community awareness campaign, to put their knowledge into action. This method does more than just deepen their comprehension of worldwide concerns; it also enables them to make a tangible impact in their communities, nurturing a sense of global citizenship.
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on an essential global endeavour: SDG number 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy.
First on our agenda, we’ll watch a video about SDG #7, emphasising the critical need for affordable and clean energy, and the significant effects its shortage has on billions around the globe.
Then, step into our challenge! You have the choice of engaging in activities such as crafting a poster advocating for renewable energy use or composing a poem reflecting on the significance of sustainable energy. Your efforts will play a crucial role in boosting awareness and motivating change.
Upon completing your challenge, take a moment to reflect and incorporate this experience into your digital portfolio. This will enrich your collection of narratives on our path towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Also, don’t overlook our weekly quiz! It serves as an entertaining method to solidify our learning and honour your advancement with a weekly certificate.
Let’s energise our creativity and actions to ensure affordable and clean energy for everyone.our efforts are a step towards a sustainable future!
Weekly Keywords
This activity is designed to familiarize students with key terms and concepts associated with SDG #7 – Affordable and Clean Energy. Students are given a list of complex words and phrases related to renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and access to sustainable energy.
They are encouraged to translate these terms into simple, everyday language and explore their meanings. The aim is to broaden their vocabulary concerning energy issues while also enhancing their critical thinking skills as they explain and understand the significance of these concepts, enriching their appreciation of the crucial elements of affordable and clean energy for everyone.
On the task card provided, you’ll encounter a series of keywords connected to SDG #7 – Affordable and Clean Energy.
Your challenge is to peruse these words and simplify their meanings as much as you can. This exercise aims to enhance your skill in breaking down intricate concepts into easily comprehensible components, an invaluable ability for all the learning and dialogues you’ll partake in moving forward.
Quote of the week - Elon Musk
This week, we’ll find motivation in Elon Musk and his influential contributions to renewable energy and technology, focusing on SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy. Students will delve into one of his notable quotes, analysing its meaning from their own perspectives, whether through art or a multimedia presentation.
The essence of this activity is deep reflection and stimulating dialogue. It inspires students to engage closely with the essence of Musk’s words, considering their influence on individual lives and wider societal implications.
This approach cultivates critical thinking and fosters open discussion, allowing students to explore how impactful statements can inform their perspectives and actions, thus deepening their understanding of renewable energy issues and encouraging a commitment to innovation and community engagement.
Each week, we will provide you with an inspirational quote from one of the world’s renowned thought leaders.
We encourage you to take note of the quote, print it out, or create your own drawing inspired by this quote.
Once you have finished, we invite you to reflect on and discuss the significance of this quote. Consider what it means to us and how we can impact the world using this quote as inspiration.
Research - Creating an Infographic
Every week, you’re embracing a design challenge: creating a simple yet impactful infographic about one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This week, we spotlight SDG #7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Start by examining the example we’ve provided, then dive into using the provided template to craft your own infographic focused on Affordable and Clean Energy.
You’re encouraged to gather extra facts and statistics to give your infographic more depth and resonance. Let your imagination take flight – mix visuals, charts, diagrams, and data in any way you think best. Experiment with colour schemes to make your design pop.
Completing your infographic is a key step in securing your certificate for the SDG Challenge series.
Every week, you’re stepping up to a design challenge: crafting a simple yet compelling infographic about one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This week, our spotlight shines on SDG #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Begin by reviewing the example we’ve provided, then leap into using the provided template to create your own infographic centered on Clean Water and Sanitation.
Feel motivated to seek out additional facts and statistics to enrich your infographic with depth and impact. Let your creativity soar – incorporate visuals, charts, diagrams, and data in any way you see fit. You’re also encouraged to play with colours to make your design stand out.
Once you’ve completed your infographic, it will become a crucial component in earning your certificate for the SDG Challenge series.
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SDG Challenge Card SDG 7
This activity engages students with projects related to SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy. They are encouraged to display qualities like dedication and resilience in real-life situations, boosting community participation and hands-on learning about global energy issues.
Teachers are recommended to offer support and guidance while allowing the students to navigate through the challenges at their own pace, promoting discovery and learning through experience rather than through direct teaching.
Jump into the Upschool Challenge for SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, and find out all the fun tasks waiting for you this week. You can choose to dive deep into one challenge or try your hand at a few; whatever you decide, approach each one with excitement, hard work, and a can-do attitude.
Feel free to do these tasks by yourself, with friends, or together as a class.
Learning these skills is super important for reaching your dreams and helping to make sure everyone around the world can have access to energy that doesn’t harm our planet.
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
This activity gives students the opportunity to communicate with a real person beyond the classroom, providing an authentic audience and a genuine purpose for writing.
Before students begin, encourage them to research the person they have been assigned. Reading about their background, achievements, interests and current work will help students develop a deeper understanding of who they are writing to, resulting in more thoughtful, personalised and meaningful letters. While guidance may be needed for younger students, allowing learners to carry out their own research encourages curiosity, critical thinking and informed communication.
Please ensure that all communication is managed through the school. Letters and emails should be sent using the school's postal address, email address and contact details only. Students should never include their personal home address, personal email address, telephone number or any other personal contact information.
Remind students that they are representing both themselves and their school. Their letters should always be respectful, courteous and considerate, even if they are asking challenging questions or expressing a different point of view. The aim is to encourage meaningful dialogue, demonstrating that respectful communication can open doors, build relationships and inspire positive change.
Each week, we invite you to take on a new challenge: connect with one of the world’s most influential leaders. Kick things off by spinning the wheel above to find out which leader you’ll be addressing this week.
Once the wheel selects a leader, your task is to draft an engaging letter. Share your thoughts on the current SDG topic and propose how they might contribute to the cause.
If you’re not yet acquainted with some of the leaders, you’ll need to conduct a little research before you start writing. Fear not – everything you require can be found in the booklet provided.
You can choose to send your letter by post or email, with all the essential contact information available on the task card.
What’s your goal? To get a response, and perhaps even ignite a phone call or secure a personal meeting! Look below for advice on writing a persuasive letter.
Wishing you the very best of luck!
How to Include Rhetorical Questions in Your Letters
This week, we’re exploring a novel letter-writing technique focusing on rhetorical questions to captivate our readers. Imagine penning a letter to an influencer like Greta Thunberg, utilizing questions to spark deeper engagement.
This method not only enhances the reader’s connection to the message but also bolsters students’ independence and writing skills, especially in crafting thoughtful, provocative questions that demand attention.
We’ve provided a sample letter that exemplifies this approach. Use it as inspiration to encourage students to formulate questions that challenge the reader to think critically and empathetically about global issues.
Encourage your students to experiment with this technique. How might posing questions in their letters lead to a more impactful understanding and response from the reader? Let’s find out by giving it a go and seeing the difference it can make in our advocacy efforts.
This week, we’re taking a new approach to writing letters: we’re going to use questions to make our letters really stand out. Think about writing a letter to someone like Greta Thunberg but using questions to make it more interesting.
Why do we use questions in our letters? Can asking questions make someone like Greta Thunberg think more about what we’re saying? In my letter, I’ll use questions to talk about how important it is to help every child. This way, the person reading it really starts to think about the message. It’s like having a chat through our letters, making the message stronger.
When we add questions to our letters, it’s like we’re talking directly to the reader, getting them to think and maybe even agree with us. How can we write our letters to make someone as important as Greta Thunberg take notice?
Check out the example letter we’ve got for you. It uses questions just like we’ve been talking about and is a great model for your own letters. Let it inspire you to ask questions that really make the reader think.
As you get ready to write your own letters, think about this: How can using questions in your letter make someone really understand and care about helping children everywhere?
Go ahead and try it! See how asking questions can make your letter more powerful.
Post Your Letter - The Power of the Pen
This activity engages students in hands-on learning by having them write letters to world leaders about important issues. It emphasizes determination, as students persistently send letters weekly until they receive a response, teaching resilience and the impact of their voice in global conversations.
The aim is to create impactful, attention-grabbing letters that resonate with influential recipients. Students are encouraged to blend creativity with formal writing skills, emphasizing persuasive language and personal expression. This practical exercise enhances their communication abilities and applies learning in a real-world scenario.
Once you have crafted your letter on the issues that you think are the most important, it is then time to send your letter out to the world and hope for a response.
Each week, we will send a letter to a different world leader in the hope that they will respond.
If they don’t, do not despair; keep going until you get a response and get your voice heard by those who can help you on your mission to make the world a better place.
Determination is key! Keep going.
My Digital Resume - Adding Experience #7
We’re guiding students to build a digital resume focused on their contributions to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Each week, they’ll add experiences, starting with crafting an engaging cover page. This project not only highlights their commitment to water issues but also personal growth.
Using a customizable template, the final resume will effectively narrate their journey and impact in enhancing water access and sanitation, serving as a powerful reflection of their dedication and learning.
Every week, we’re embarking on a quest to craft a distinctive digital resume for SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Visualize your resume as a celebration of your endeavors to enhance access to clean energy and your personal development along the way.
Take a look at my digital resume example. It features a fresh narrative about efforts in promoting affordable and clean energy.
This week, your task is to design a page that highlights your key contributions. After completing this SDG Challenge, incorporate your most recent projects on affordable and clean energy into your resume. By the conclusion, you’ll possess a comprehensive resume that not only details your activities but also narrates the impact and progress you’ve made towards ensuring affordable and clean energy for everyone.
Utilize our Canva template to personalize your resume, making it a reflection of your unique style.
You’ll finish with a resume that goes beyond a mere enumeration of your actions to a compelling account of your influence and journey towards advancing affordable and clean energy globally.
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 #7 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 7 : Affordable and Clean Energy.
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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