Investigate a nearby environmental issue using observations, interviews, photos, maps, and evidence-based recommendations.
2 to 4 weeksResearch group or class project
SDGs Used
Why this activity supports the Sustainable Development Goals.
Students should understand that the project is not just a task to complete. It connects learning to a real goal, a real school habit, and a real community improvement.
SDG 4
Quality Education
Students practise research, questioning, evidence gathering, analysis, and presentation skills.
SDG 13
Climate Action
Students study environmental risks and recommend local action.
SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Students can learn from residents, businesses, community leaders, teachers, and local groups.
Activity Guide
Step-by-step instructions for students.
Use this as a class project, club activity, homework investigation, or school action challenge. Teachers can shorten or expand it based on age group and available time.
What students will need
Research question
Notebook or form
Map or sketch
Camera with permission
Interview questions
Presentation materials
What to do
Choose one nearby issue: flooding, heat, erosion, waste disposal, pollution, habitat loss, or water shortage.
Write a research question that students can answer with observations, photos, simple maps, or interviews.
Create a short interview guide with respectful, clear questions.
Collect evidence from safe, approved locations.
Organize findings into causes, effects, and possible solutions.
Compare student observations with what community members said.
Present recommendations to a class, club, school leader, or community partner.
What to record
Research question
Observation notes
Photos or sketches
Interview responses
Map or location notes
Suggested action
Reflection questions
What evidence was strongest?
Who needs to help solve the problem?
What action would make the biggest difference?
Final student output
A research poster, slideshow, written report, or community presentation with findings and recommendations.
Teacher / safety note
Students should work in supervised groups, avoid unsafe locations, and get permission before taking photos or interviews.
Ready for class
Students can complete this as evidence of action-based learning.
Encourage students to present their findings clearly, explain the SDGs involved, and show what changed because of their work.
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