Project Assignment
Elliot International School
Term 1
2024/2025 Academic Year
Submission /Due date for Project- 11th Week ( 18th- 21st November)
Background to the project
"The last tree dies, the last man dies" is a powerful phrase that reminds us of the importance
of taking care of our planet. Our lives depend on the health of the Earth.
In Ghana, illegal mining is harming our environment, polluting our water bodies, and
degrading our soil. This puts our health and future at risk.
We must work together to protect our planet and ensure a healthy future. The United
Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide us in achieving this.
As a learner in Elliot International School, your facilitator is assigning you a project topic so
you can also contribute to the issues at hand and possible solutions to make our country
and world a better place.
Project Topics
Basic 1
SDG 15: Life on Land - "My Favorite Tree"
- Draw or paint a picture of a favorite tree and write a short story about its importance.
BASIC 2
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - "Water Conservation"
- Create a poster or song about saving water.
BASIC 3
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - "Healthy Environment, Healthy Me"
- Draw a picture or create a collage of a healthy environment.( what should a healthy
environment look like to you)
BASIC 4
SDG 13: Climate Action - "Climate Change: Causes and Effects"
- Research and create a presentation on climate change
BASIC 5
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - "Reducing Waste"
- Design a recycling bin or create a campaign to reduce waste at school.
BASIC 6
SDG 14: Life Below Water - "Water Pollution"
- Research and create a poster about water pollution.(discover how many rivers in Ghana
have been polluted due to illegal mining)
BASIC 7
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - "The Economic Impact of Illegal Mining"
- Research and write an essay on the economic consequences of illegal mining.
BASIC 8
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - "Sustainable Mining Practices"
- Design a sustainable mining plan or propose alternative livelihoods.
BASIC 9
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - "Environmental Governance"
- Research and present on environmental policies and laws(find some laws and policies
that regulate our environment in Ghana)
Dear facilitators of Elliot, please get to know a bit about Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) to help you in your project.
In 2015, the United Nations created 17 goals to make the world a better place by 2030. These
goals are called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
*What does "Sustainable Development" mean?*
"Sustainable" means meeting our needs today without harming future generations.
"Development" means improving people's lives and well-being.
*The 17 SDGs:*
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
*Why are SDGs important?*
SDGs address global challenges like:
- Poverty and inequality
- Climate change
- Education and healthcare
- Human rights
*What can we do?*
- Learn about SDGs
- Share knowledge with others
- Take action in daily life (e.g., reduce waste, conserve water)
- Support organizations working towards SDGs
Every small action counts!
**ASSESSMENT OF THIS PROJECT WORK WILL BE BASED ON
1. THE QUALITY OF THE PROJECT WORK,CREATIVITY AND RELEVEVANCE TO THE SDG's
2. Assessing students understanding of the Sustainaility concept
3. Collaboration and team work.
Please note that EXTERNAL EXAMINERS WILL BE INVOLVED IN THIS EXERCISE.
