The Sustainable Development Goals

 

Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.

-Ban-Ki Moon

This week was full of curiosity, creativity, and purposeful thinking as the students dove deeper into their exhibition projects. We began by exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Step In, Step Back, Step Out thinking routine. Students used Step In to notice and connect personally with issues, Step Back to consider different perspectives and contexts, and Step Out to imagine broader implications and possibilities.

Each learner then chose one or two SDGs that resonated with their personal passion for the exhibition. They talked about real-world problems they want to investigate and began shaping the focus of their inquiries. These choices are already helping students make meaningful connections between what they care about and global challenges.

To express those connections visually, the children created original paintings. Each art piece shows how their passion links to the SDG or issue they selected — using color, symbol, and composition to communicate ideas and emotions. After creating their paintings, students wrote reflective pieces explaining their thinking process: why they chose the SDG, how the artwork represents their ideas, and what further questions or directions they want to pursue.

We also started identifying lines of inquiry and drafting guiding questions for the exhibition unit. Students are learning to use research purposefully — selecting sources, asking sharper questions, and gathering evidence that will deepen their understanding and support their final presentations.

It was rewarding to see students combine thoughtful inquiry, artistic expression, and early research skills. Their curiosity is guiding the work, and I’m excited to watch their questions and projects grow in the weeks ahead.

Have a wonderful weekend to all of you.

Your homeroom teacher, 

Ms. Pam