Social Entrepreneurship: UN Sustainable Development
Advanced
Middle School
High School
Duration
6+ Hours
Subject Areas
Business, Entrepreneurship
Equipment
3D Printer, CNC Mill, CNC Router, Laser Cutter/Engraver, Vinyl Cutter/Printer
Overview
Overview
Description: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals focus on seventeen of the most urgent global issues. During this project, you will choose one of the goals and follow the creative design process to come up with a solution. Create a physical product, write a business plan for an innovative company, design a new app…the solution is up to you!
Standards: This project aligns to Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, and Florida CPALMS Standards for sixth grade through twelfth grade.
21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Flexibility
Learning Outcomes
Students will…
Brainstorm ideas and create a plan.
Conduct research.
Analyze a problem and propose a solution.
Construct a prototype of a solution.
Use an iterative design process.
Evaluate peer designs and share feedback.
Summarize and communicate ideas effectively in the form of a presentation.
