PILLARS OF FREEDOM

A Canadian animated multi-platform series that includes a series of short videos and web-based games to allow students to consider multiple issues related to freedom and human rights.

I’M JUST A BILL

From the 1970’s and a part of a series of short videos broadcast on ABC TV during Saturday morning cartoons. The information is still relevant and applies beyond the United States.

Storytelling is a powerful communications tool and helps children remember lessons and virtues that they will use in everyday life. The idea behind the production of the story of Frieda was to simplify the lessons of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so young children can relate to – and better understand – the SDGs. Follow Frieda’s journey through her home in Windhoek, Namibia – read and download the book here to learn about protecting life on land, the importance of water, the environment, and more!

 

CRASH COURSE ON GOVERNMENT POLITICS

An American video series from PBS, created by John and Hank Greene on YouTube, that provides information on many aspects of the political system in a fun, light-hearted way.

MP FOR A WEEK

The UK Parliament has produced an interactive game to enable students to better understand the challenges related to being a Member of Parliament. Though focused on the UK system, it is broadly applicable to many other countries and political systems.

The SDG Book Club aims to use books as a tool to encourage children ages 6-12 to interact with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a curated reading list of books from around the world related to each of the 17 SDGs in all six official UN languages—Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Find out more here.

A USA website for adolescents looking to get involved in their communities and politics. You can learn more on their website.

 

A website dedicated to youth in Canada, looking to get involved in government through programs, training, and volunteer/job opportunities. You can learn more on their website here.

Download here. 

The first three chapters of “The Short Guide to International Development” by Nick Sage, published by Bristol University Press in 2022. Find out more about the book on our website.

Read the handbook here.

AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT EDUCATION OFFICE

The Federal Parliament of Australia has a unit specifically focused on the development and distribution of learning materials related to the Parliament and its interaction with citizens. This includes a significant number of videos and teaching modules.

PARLIAMENT OF CANADA SCHOOL RESOURCE GUIDE

The Parliament of Canada has online resources and a guide in pdf format that allows teachers to access information and materials related to politics in Canada.

Go Goals

The Go Goals game is a board game that aims to help teach children around the world about the Sustainable Development Goals in a simple and child-friendly way. You’ll find questions and answers, game rules, dices and rules on how to play by clicking the link!

 

The Sustainable Development Goals – by YAK

Elyx, the United Nations’ digital ambassador, uses various expressions and actions to help demonstrate the meaning of each Sustainable Development Goal. Created by French artist YAK, Elyx has no race, sex or nationality and is a universal character promoting the importance of the United Nations’ work. Read the book online here.