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There are pressing needs in every community and by doing this assignment, you will demonstrate your ability to have a personal impact on one of the pressing needs in your<\/em> community. You will put into action the learning you have done in class related to the first three UN sustainable development goals: No Poverty, Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-Being. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

In addition, this task will let you use your English-language skills in a \u2018real-life\u2019 situation. In the process, you will learn more about your community and Canadian culture and potentially earn experience you can add to your resume.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"7ed54979-0435-4c72-bb0d-695eac8fff6c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This assignment will also help you to meet the following course outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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identify, recall and employ vocabulary and expressions related to the SDGs in order to discuss SDGs 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 13;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
investigate personal actions that can have a positive impact on each of the focus SDGs;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
evaluate and explain the student's community involvement that illustrates their positive impact on SDGs 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 13.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Approaches to problem solving<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Critical thinking to solve problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Application of research and information<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Interaction and collaboration<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Time and resource management<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Responsibility for actions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Content: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Vocabulary and terminology related to the SDGs <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Experiential learning and community involvement <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Personal responsibility as a citizen of the world <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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You will investigate programs and services in your area and what their most pressing needs are. Then, you will get involved by doing one of the things on the list below and report on your action.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Note: This must be a new<\/strong> action. Do not report on an action you have done in the past.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"858ac561-4238-4048-b212-82c04b142c3a","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
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Volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours at one of these places in your community: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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a food bank<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
a meal program (soup kitchen, meal delivery program, etc.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
a thrift store<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
an animal shelter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Note: You may need to submit an application form and\/or complete a criminal reference check, so if you want to volunteer, start early!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Organize a donation drive and collect at least 30 items from members of your community, friends, family, co-workers, etc. Contact one of these organizations in your community to find out what they need most.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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a food bank<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
a local homeless shelter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
a local women\u2019s shelter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
a refugee support organization<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
a local animal shelter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"dae30c98-a227-4a76-a0f9-778141214f3f","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Choices"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
You will report on your action and your learning. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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As long as all requirements are met and the submission is easy to follow, you may prepare your report in any format you wish. For example, you may do a written submission, a PowerPoint with voice recordings, a video, an infographic, another format of your choice, or a combination of these. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
In your submission, please be sure to include the following information:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Introduce the activity\/organization you chose.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
Describe the need you were helping to meet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
Explain why you chose this action.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Your Action<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Give brief details about what you did (where it was, what happened, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
Explain what impact your actions will have on the situation, charity, issue, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Reflection<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Explain how you felt about taking this action (before, during, after)<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\t\t
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Were you nervous?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t
Did the experience meet your expectations?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t
Tell if your English-language skills up to the challenge. <\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t
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If not, what problems did you have? How did you manage them?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t
Comment on whether you would do this again.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t
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If not, why not?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t
If so, why? Would you do anything differently? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t
Say what you learned about yourself, your community or others by doing this task.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
Add any other thoughts or insights about the task or action that you think are important.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t
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You are encouraged to add pictures or short videos of your action, collections, etc., although these are not required.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"6323e73e-63fb-4641-a493-5cc0578b061e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Report Content and Format"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
As noted above, as long as all requirements are met and the submission is easy to follow, you may prepare your report in any format you wish. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Note: Blackboard has a maximum size limit for uploads. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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If your file is too big to attach, save it to your OneDrive (or other) cloud storage area and paste a shareable link in the submission box. Be sure you have set the sharing to allow for your submission to be viewed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"ee7b7ef0-d323-4020-b1aa-3f7139e178cc","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Submitting Your Report"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Your submission is due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Because this assignment requires you to spend time in your community, there will be no formal class in week 4. <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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The teacher will be available online from 1:00 p.m. \u2013 3:50 p.m. on Friday, July 17th (week 4) to answer any questions or help you with your task. Drop into the class if you need help, using the regular class link found on Blackboard. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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You do not need to join the class if you do not need help.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
Help is also available through regular channels such as email or booking an individual online meeting. Please see the \u2018Meet the Teacher\/Talk to the Teacher section of Blackboard for details.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
This assignment is worth 20% of your final mark, and you will be graded using this rubric (right click on the link): <\/span><\/span><\/span>Rubric-Experiential Learning Assignment-Overview and Grading-Mar 5 2025.docx<\/a><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"32847651-80fc-47e7-a99e-6cb24cf7f407","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Due Date and Evaluation"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Experiential Learning Assignment - The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and You

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Donna Naylor