"Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract - sustainable development - and turn it into a reality for all the world's people"
- Kofi Annan Secretary-General of the United Nations
SDGs @ LJIS
Collaboration
Confidence
Connections
Global Connections – Project Based Learning
These classes will focus on project-based learning (PBL). PBL is a way of learning about different subjects at the same time. Students will research real-world topics and come up with their own solutions in their groups. Every topic will include a final project which will include a public presentation.
Recent Events
10/5/2023 - Grade 8 students are workign on their Sustainable by Design Project. They will present their final project in a few weeks
11/04/2022 - Grade 7 students created their water filters this week. They have been learning about "SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation". Students learned about different methods of filtering water. They used recycled materials to create a simple water filter and tested the water that was filtered with a pH test. They tested their hypothesis and suggested improvements for their water filters.
12/06/2021 - Grade 7 students tested out their solar ovens this week. They have been learning about "SDG 7 Clean and Affordable Energy". They used clean energy to cook chocolate or cheese crackers. They learned that there ways to use clean energy in the real world.
10/22/2021 - Students this week took a look at SDG-14 Life Under Water. Teacher Ebon helped students cook a local, sustainable seafood pasta using local seafood. Some students also gave a presentation on the topic.
