Grade 6 Global Citizens

In this Investigative Research unit, the classroom transformed into a newsroom as students explored five key areas that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: labour rights, healthcare access, food waste, girls’ education and infrastructure disparities. Working together in groups, they analyzed why these issues matter and how the Canadian government, NGOs and individual citizens respond to these shared challenges. This investigation provided the foundation for their podcast episodes, where they used their voices to communicate the world’s response to these critical topics.

To prepare for their work as journalists, students developed their understanding through a process of inquiry. The project began with a “See, Think, Wonder” activity, where students studied imagery of international communities and created mind maps to record their observations. Building on these observations, the class conducted individual research using credible sources before collaborating in groups to identify the most critical aspects of their assigned issues. The groups then used their findings to write and record podcast episodes, a process that required them to explain their research clearly, think critically and present ideas in an engaging way.

This inquiry-based approach challenged students to identify global issues and connect them to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The combination of collaboration and creativity helped them build communication and digital literacy skills, while discovering the importance of international organizations in building a better future.