World Savvy’s Knowledge to Action framework is a design thinking-based process that helps students build knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for global competency. Students research issues related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and come up with an action plan that includes solutions for creating positive change. Includes an educator’s guide, resource guide, assessment rubric, and access to a collaboratory workspace.
Grade Level: 6 – 12
Source: World Savvy
Tarachell Thomas, Principal, Pine Jog Elementary School (Palm Beach County, Florida) Throughout the upcoming months, we will be running a Q&A blog series that features GSNN partners describing best practices and lessons learned on topics tied to each of the impact...
Since 2015, Green Schools National Network (GSNN) has featured stories of educators implementing sustainability best practices on our blog and in our peer-reviewed journal, Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly. We’ve amassed quite a few examples of schools and districts...
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