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SDG 03 - Health and Wellbeing: Year 04

BeMED 8. A Turtle’s Life

Title A Turtle’s Life Author Esther Sammut Carbone Age Guide Year 2–6 Subject Area Social Studies, Science Preparation Time Viewing and discussing the 3 video clips (links provided): 45 minutes Optional – Making cardboard turtles or origami: 30 minutes Estimated Duration 2 hours in total Introduction: 30 minutes; Development: 55 minutes; Conclusion: 30 minutes. Site On a sandy beach Educational objectives To understand that marine litter affects wildlife, through the lifecycle of a turtle and the threats it encounters until it reaches maturity and beyond. To understand that marine litter affects us and future generations through its durability, spreading and accumulation in food chains. To raise awareness of the nature and magnitude of the marine litter matters with reference to the dominance of land based sources of marine litter, dominance of plastic among the marine litter items, the top ten items in marine litter, the lifetime of different waste materials especially plastic objects, the micro-plastics issue and sources, the 5 garbage patches, the spread of litter from source countries. To understand that action is needed by everyone in everyday life to tackle the marine litter matters. To identify some of these actions with emphasis on daily waste minimisation efforts besides wildlife rescues and to encourage to start taking action. Learning Outcomes – I can recognise the relationship between understanding others and the wellbeing of all in the present and the future. – I can identify the root causes of inequality and injustice and actions that lead to a better quality of life, equity, solidarity and environmental sustainability. – I can use the natural, social and built environment that surrounds me, as a context and source of learning. – I can involve myself and others in real-world issues to bring about a positive difference. – I can reflect upon the consequences of my actions on present and future generations. – I can live in harmony with myself, others and the natural world at a range of levels from the local to the global. – I can identify the root causes of inequality and injustice and actions that lead to a better quality of life, equity, solidarity and environmental sustainability. – I can use the natural, social and built environment that surrounds me, as a context and source of learning. – I can involve myself and others in real-world issues to bring about a positive difference. – I can reflect upon the consequences of my actions on present and future generations. – I can live in harmony with myself, others and the natural world at a range of levels from the local to the global. Yr 2: – Identify practical ways of reducing, reusing, recycling, and repairing waste as well as refusing items and rethinking everyday practices to safeguard planet Earth. – Ask questions about the environment around them. – Work individually and in groups, share and discuss ideas and listen to other ideas Make connections to everyday life situations Yr 3-6: – I can ask questions …

I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde – UN Book Club (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being)

A lovely narrative storybook to lead younger children towards mindfulness and inner peace, thoughtfully illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, that captures the thread of anxious thoughts as they run away. Reading the story leads the child through a mindfulness exercise, relieving stress and increasing well-being. The simplicity of the approach and gentleness of the illustrations and words have a direct effect on the reader. It encourages a sense of peace that can also be shared with others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnR5HDfR3JI (Right click and “Open in new tab”)

Learn About SDG 3 – Good Health (Year 4 – Year 8)

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages LEARN about SDG 3 by clicking on this link. For all the details and statistics about the targets of SDG No 3 access these links: UN SDG Tracker EU policies and actions

Follow Up SDG 3 – Eating Naughty Cars (Year 3 – Year 4)

Watch this video together with the kids to learn more about the concept of the game. The idea is to remove (eat) those cars that are creating a problem to our health and well-being. Ask the kids to make a dino from a used sock and stand next to a window overlooking a busy road. If you don’t have any windows overlooking busy roads try to log into the live cams network across Malta here.

Follow Up SDG 3 – Be The Pond! (Year 3 – Year 4)

Be the Pond – Cosmic Kids Zen Den – Mindfulness for kids Take a short break. Sit down and do this exercise with your kids. De-stress, relax and enjoy!

Follow Up SDG 3 – Animals Save the planet! (Year 3 – Year 4)

Watch this video to explain why it is important to use other forms of transport. Some follow up questions: In what way are bicycles better than cars? Is it safe to ride a bicycle on our roads? Can you think of ways to render the bicycle use on our roads safer? Can you look up a picture of a recent bike lane that has been constructed lately in the various road widening exercises across the islands. Make them be on the look-out for signs of bicycle lanes if you venture out for a quick ride.

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