Sustainable Development
Education in DC
Education Around The World
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100
The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The goals were created by what organization:
What is the United Nations?
100
Name 4 universities in D.C.
What is Howard University, American University, Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, University of the District of Colombia...?
100
T/F. Nelson Mandela said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
True
200
Sustainable development is a way for people to use resources without the resources running out. It's about developing our world without damaging or affecting the environment and things within it. The 3 R's are a basic way you can help the environment. What are the 3 R's?
What is Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle?
200
This is a type of post-secondary education institution where you can earn an associate’s degree (AA) after two years.
What is Community (Jr./City) College.
Ex. University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC)
200
What does the word "literacy mean"
What is the ability to read and write. 14% of the world's population is illiterate.
300
What are four things you can do to maintain good health?
What is exercise, eat right, journal, therapy, seek fun experiences, educate yourself....?
300
T/F. D.C. enrolls over 15,000 middle school students each year.
What is false. There was roughly 8,400 middle schoolers in D.C. this 21-22 school year.
300
What is the highest level of education one can receive?
A doctorate is the highest level of formal education available. Doctoral programs include coursework, comprehensive exams, research requirements, and a dissertation.
400
An activist is someone who works hard to achieve social or political change. Name 2 women activists and what they fought for.
What is *Responses Vary*
400
These are adult topics that aren't taught or talked about enough in the American school system. Name 2.
What is finance and money management, career exploration, everyday life skills, pregnancy and parenting, job interview prep, the teen to adult transition.
400
At the age of 13, Alena Analeigh Wicker made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be accepted into
A. Business School
B. Engineering School
C. Medical School
D. Acting School
What is C Medical School
500
Give 3 characteristics of what you would consider a quality education.
What is
- students are supported
- learning is individualized
- higher level learning (gifted, accelerated programs, etc.)
- transferable skills are learned to use in other settings
Responses Vary
500
Higher level learning is available for students who choose to take part in expanding their academic knowledge. Name 2 of these programs/class types
What is S.T.E.A.M., S.T.E.M., AP Classes, International Baccalaureate Schools and Diploma Programs, and Dual Enrollment
500
What do all schools have in common?
They are places where students go to learn information that will equip them with skills they will need in their lives.