Inquiry questions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) education by 이경은

Instructions(탐구질문 만들기 활동 설명)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:00:11 UTC

Select the topics that we want to explore among the 17 topics of SDGS (Sustainable Development Target).

Please read the explanation of the theme of the inquiry, and read the inquiry questions using the concept lens(Specified concepts of IB).

1. 빈곤층 감소와 사회 안전망 강화(No Poverty → Help the Poor)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:00:46 UTC

Helping people not to be poor means giving support to those in need so that everyone can live a happy life.
People may need food, clean water, education, or jobs. When we help them, they can have a better future.

✏️ Causation (Why is it like this?)

Why do some people live in worse conditions than others?
Some people are born in places with fewer resources, war, or no good schools.
Sometimes governments or systems are unfair. These things make poverty worse.

사례: Korea is a good example.
Long ago, Korea was a poor country. Many people didn’t have enough food or schools.
But Korea focused on education and working together.
Now, Korea helps other countries by sharing what it learned.
For example, Korea supports education programs in poor countries.
This shows that helping others is possible, and it brings hope.
https://www.globalpartnership.org/news/south-korea-should-offer-education-expertise-poor-nations?utm_source=chatgpt.com

2. 식량안보와 지속가능한 농업(Zero Hunger → Everyone Eats)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:03:46 UTC

Let's grow crops well and share food so that everyone can eat healthily.

What functions does a healthy meal serve? (Function)

How are the foods we eat connected? (Connection)

Case: South Korea donated rice to help other countries' school meals. The rice was provided to students in Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone.

https://www.wfp.org/news/korean-rice-donation-boosts-wfp-school-meals-and-refugee-response-guinea-bissau-mauritania-and?utm_source=chatgpt.com

3. 건강하고 행복한 삶 보장(Good Health → Be Healthy)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:04:00 UTC

Prevent illness and ensure that if someone gets sick, they receive proper treatment to stay healthy in body and mind.

What does a healthy life look like? (Form)

How does lifestyle influence health? (Causation)

Case: Samsung Seoul Hospital developed a robot to help child patients. The robot assists in treating children at the hospital.

https://koreapro.org/2024/11/south-koreas-women-only-universities-weigh-co-education-as-enrollments-decline/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

4. 모두를 위한 양질의 교육(Quality Education → Learn Well)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:04:13 UTC

Ensure that every child can learn at school and nurture their dreams.

What functions does good education serve in our lives? (Function)

What changes might occur if we don't receive education? (Change)

Case: Women's universities in Korea are considering transitioning to coeducational systems due to declining student numbers, reflecting changes in the educational environment.

https://koreapro.org/2024/11/south-koreas-women-only-universities-weigh-co-education-as-enrollments-decline/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

5. 성 평등 보장(Gender Equality → Boys = Girls)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:06:09 UTC

Treat everyone equally, whether male or female, with the same value.

Why is gender equality important? (Responsibility)

What are other people's thoughts on gender equality? (Perspective)

Case: There is an opinion that the participation of men and boys is crucial for achieving gender equality, emphasizing the need for collective efforts from everyone.

https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10444268?utm_source=chatgpt.com

6. 건강하고 안전한 물 관리(Clean Water → Safe Water)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:06:23 UTC

Ensure that everyone has access to safe and clean water.

What process does clean water go through before reaching us? (Function or Connection)

What might happen if we don't use water sparingly? (Causation)

Case: K-water showcased its latest water management technology at CES 2025, which aids in providing clean water.

https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10386565?utm_source=chatgpt.com

7. 에너지의 친환경적 생산과 소비(Clean Energy → Green Energy)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:06:34 UTC

Use natural energy, such as sunlight and wind.

What does eco-friendly energy look like? (Form)

Why should we use eco-friendly energy? (Responsibility)

Case: South Korea has initiated a Green Marine Fuel Infrastructure Fund to support the development of eco-friendly energy.

https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1152197/South-Korea-launches-%24680m-green-fuel-infrastructure-fund?utm_source=chatgpt.com

8. 좋은 일자리 확대와 경제 성장(Good Jobs → Work for All)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:06:48 UTC

Ensure that adults can lead happy lives by engaging in good work.

What conditions define a good job? (Form)

How do jobs impact people's lives? (Change)

Case: The Korean government is offering a four-month intensive job placement service to assist young people in finding employment.

https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2025/01/22/FRZ2Q2RTQZG75BB75MIDOKKXAM/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

9. 산업의 성장과 혁신 활성화 및 사회기반시설 구축(Innovation & Infrastructure → Smart Buildings)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:07:09 UTC

Construct facilities like roads and buildings to ensure people can live conveniently and safely.

How do social infrastructure facilities function? (Function)

What problems might arise without these facilities? (Causation)

Case: Seoul is creating a "Resilient City" to achieve sustainable urban growth, leveraging technological advancements and urban planning.

https://highways.today/2024/11/02/seoul-resilient-cities/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

10. 모든 종류의 불평등 해소(Reduced Inequality → Fair for All)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:07:21 UTC

차별 없이 모두를 존중해요
→ 피부색, 나이, 나라에 상관없이 모두를 공평하게 대해요.

In what forms does discrimination manifest? (Form)

What impact does discrimination have on people? (Causation)

Case: In Korea, migrants held a rally against racial discrimination, demonstrating the importance of equal treatment for all.

11. 지속가능한 도시와 주거지 조성(Sustainable Cities → Nice Cities)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:07:32 UTC

Create clean and safe villages and cities for everyone to live in comfortably.

What does a livable city look like? (Form)

What changes might occur when people help each other? (Change)

Case: Cheonggyecheon in Seoul was originally an elevated highway, but it has been restored to a beautiful river and now serves as a recreational space for citizens.

12. 지속가능한 생산과 소비(Responsible Consumption → Don’t Waste)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:07:41 UTC

Use food and items wisely and avoid wastage by consuming only what you need.

What functions does saving items serve? (Function)
What might be the consequences of overconsumption? (Cause and Effect)무 많이 쓰면 어떤 결과가 생길까? (Causation)

Case: For the first time in a decade, South Korea's waste emission has decreased, indicating the effectiveness of efforts to conserve resources.

13. 기후변화와 대응(Climate Action → Protect The Earth)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:07:51 UTC

Reduce global temperatures by protecting the Earth to prevent climate change.

What causes climate change? (Causation)

What is our responsibility in protecting the Earth? (Responsibility)

Case: Children in Korea initiated legal action against the government to address climate change and won the case.

14. 해양생태계 보전(Life Below Water → Save the Ocean)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:08:02 UTC

Keep the oceans clean by not disposing of waste in them and protecting marine life.

What functions does the ocean serve for us? (Function)

What makes ocean waste problematic? (Causation)

Case: An organization called "The Ocean Cleanup" is working to remove plastic waste from the ocean.

15. 육상생태계 보전(Life on Land → Save Nature)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:08:13 UTC

Protect forests and animals by creating a livable environment for trees and wildlife.

How are forests and animals connected? (Connection)

What changes might occur if we don't protect forests? (Change)

Case: In Hwanghaebukdo, North Korea, there is active engagement in creating and preserving forests.

16. 평화, 정의, 포용(Peace & Justice → Be Kind and Fair)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:08:25 UTC

Live peacefully without fighting by getting along with each other.

What does a peaceful society look like? (Form)

What causes the disruption of peace? (Causation)

Case: In the United States, there is a growing public opinion in favor of peaceful exchanges with North Korea and China.

17. 지구촌 협력 강화(Partnerships for Goals → Work Together)

monica3737_1_1 — 2025-04-05 10:08:36 UTC

Unite and help each other by working together to protect the Earth as nations.

How are nations connected to one another? (Connection)

What changes can we create by working together? (Change)

Case: South Korea and UNICEF are strengthening their cooperation to support children and adolescents.