Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3
ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY
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ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY
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Subject: Engineering
Class: SHS 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Grade code: 3.1.1.LI.3
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 3.1.1.CS.1
Indicator code: 3.1.1.LI.3
Theme: ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Subtheme: ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY
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This lesson explores the crucial role engineers play in solving some of the world's most pressing problems, as outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will move beyond seeing engineering as just building machines and structures, and understand it as a powerful tool for improving lives, protecting our environment, and building a sustainable future for Ghana and the world. We will focus on how different engineering fields provide practical solutions to achieve goals like providing clean water, affordable energy, and resilient infrastructure right here in our communities.
Concept 1: What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a set of 17 interconnected goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. They are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Think of them as a "to-do list" for the entire world. They cover everything from health and education to climate change and social justice. For us as engineers, the SDGs provide a clear roadmap for where our skills are needed most. Concept 2: The Role of Engineering in Achieving the SDGs
Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to solve problems. It is inherently practical. While politicians and economists set policies, it is often engineers who design, build, and maintain the solutions that make the goals a reality. Almost every SDG has a strong engineering component.