1. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Community Programs

• Math: Ratios, percentages, financial literacy, data visualization

• Students evaluate the effectiveness of poverty reduction programs using mathematical modeling, comparing costs vs. impact.

2. Impact of Microfinance on Local Economies

• Math, Humanities, Economics

• Research how microfinance supports small businesses in low-income areas. Students design microfinance models for their own context.

3. Water Filtration System

• Science, Engineering, Humanities

• While tied to SDG 6 (Clean Water), it also supports SDG 1 by addressing poverty-related barriers to clean water access.

4. Migration Project

• Humanities, Design, Media

• Students study migration (voluntary & involuntary), design facilities for belonging, and create advocacy pieces highlighting access, equity, and inclusion for marginalized groups.

5. Advocacy Against Prejudice and Persecution

• Humanities, Research, Communication

• Students design community projects (posters, web pages, presentations) tackling classism, bias, and inequity—directly linked to systemic poverty issues.

6. Out of the Blocks (Community Storytelling)

• Humanities, Media Literacy

• Digital storytelling that amplifies marginalized voices, fosters empathy, and highlights inequities within communities.

7. Community Street Photography / Photojournalism

• Humanities, Visual Arts

• Students document stories of local communities, focusing on social challenges like access to resources, which often ties back to poverty.

1. Cultural Cookbook Project

• Math, Humanities

• Students research recipes from different cultures, applying math (fractions, unit conversion) while celebrating cultural diversity. Promotes cross-cultural learning and global awareness.

2. Taste Buds (Data Literacy in Food & Culture)

• Math, Humanities

• Students collect and analyze data about food and culture. Builds literacy in data visualization and connects to cultural inclusivity and awareness.

3. Gender Equality Awareness Campaign

• Math, Humanities, Language Arts

• Students research gender disparities, collect and analyze data, and develop persuasive campaigns. Strengthens critical thinking, communication, and civic engagement through education.

4. Literature for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“The Power of Pen and Paper”)

• Humanities

• Middle school capstone where students use essays, documentaries, and creative writing to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Encourages critical literacy and empathy.

5. Out of the Blocks (Community Storytelling)

• Humanities, Media Literacy

• Students practice interviewing, storytelling, and digital media to amplify community voices. Builds communication and storytelling skills while encouraging inclusivity.

6. Migration Project (Empathy to Impact Podcast + Exhibits)

• Humanities, Design

• Students explore migration stories and design solutions that foster belonging for displaced communities. Promotes empathy and understanding through research and hands-on design.

7. Student Advocacy Against Prejudice and Persecution

• Humanities

• Students design and present advocacy projects (posters, websites, presentations) around inequities like classism and bias. Builds research, communication, and civic participation skills.

8. Protest Song / Music for Social Justice

• Music, Humanities

• Students work with a musician to study protest music, then write and perform original songs about justice and peace. Fosters creative expression and historical literacy.

9. Social Justice Devised Digital Theatre

• Performing Arts, Humanities

• Students create digital theater performances on oppression and injustice, building empathy, creativity, and advocacy skills.

10. Art as Action / Art for Impact

• Visual Arts, Humanities

• Students use art and storytelling to engage with social issues like indigenous rights and inclusion, turning creative work into educational advocacy.

1. Community Partnership for Gender Equality

• Math, Humanities

• Students partner with organizations (e.g., Fundación Santo Domingo) to address gender inequality. They conduct interviews, create stories, and design sustainable actions (e.g., women’s markets, clothing drives, upcycling uniforms). Builds empathy, communication, and social entrepreneurship.

2. Gender Equality Awareness Campaign

• Math, Humanities, Language Arts, Social Studies

• Students design campaigns to highlight gender-based issues. They research, collect, and visualize data, then create persuasive materials (events, posters, outreach) to raise awareness and promote equality.

3. Gender Equality and STEM Education

• Math, Science, Humanities

• Students investigate participation in STEM fields by gender. They analyze survey data, research contributions of women in STEM, and design awareness campaigns. Projects can be shared through social media or school events to encourage inclusion.

4. Literature for DEI (“The Power of Pen and Paper”)

• Humanities

• While broader than just gender, this DEI capstone includes advocacy on gender-related issues. Students use essays, documentaries, and storytelling to advocate for equity.

5. Student Advocacy Against Prejudice and Bias

• Humanities

• Focused on issues like classism and unconscious bias, but adaptable to gender discrimination. Students build action projects (websites, posters, presentations) to advocate for equality.

1. Impact of Microfinance on Local Economies

• Humanities, Math, Economics

• Students research microfinance initiatives and their role in empowering small businesses in developing countries. They create presentations of success stories and propose local microfinance models. Builds financial literacy, global awareness, and entrepreneurial thinking.

2. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Community Programs

• Math, Humanities

• Students evaluate the effectiveness of local programs aimed at reducing poverty and boosting economic stability. They apply ratios, percentages, and financial literacy to determine long-term impacts.

3. Community Partnership for Gender Equality (Overlap with SDG 5)

• Math, Humanities, Social Entrepreneurship

• Students create sustainable opportunities (e.g., local markets for women’s goods, clothing upcycling projects). Supports both gender equality and inclusive economic participation.

4. Renewable Energy Solutions

• Science, Engineering, Humanities

• Students research and design renewable energy models (solar, wind, hydroelectric). They explore how energy access creates sustainable jobs and economic growth, especially in underserved communities.

5. Cultural Cookbook Project (SDG 4 + SDG 8)

• Math, Humanities

• Students create a multicultural cookbook, incorporating math (fractions, conversions) and exploring food traditions. Culminates in a tasting event that could be run like a small business venture, linking to entrepreneurship and economic opportunities through cultural exchange.

1. Migration Project

• Humanities, Design

• Students study voluntary and involuntary migration, map personal/community migration stories, and design inclusive facilities for migrants/refugees. Culminates in exhibits and advocacy pieces (e.g., podcasts, articles). Promotes empathy and inclusion.

2. Out of the Blocks (Community Storytelling)

• Humanities, Media Literacy

• Students create community storytelling projects through interviews and digital media. Focuses on amplifying marginalized voices and strengthening empathy, belonging, and representation.

3. Photojournalism / Community Street Photography

• Humanities, Visual Arts

• Students explore their local community, document inequalities (e.g., access to resources, living conditions), and create e-books or exhibits. Encourages empathy, awareness, and advocacy for equity.

4. Student Advocacy Against Prejudice and Bias

• Humanities

• Students critically engage with inequities like classism, discrimination, and unconscious bias. They design advocacy projects (websites, posters, presentations) and present to audiences to raise awareness.

5. Literature for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“The Power of Pen and Paper”)

• Humanities

• Students engage with DEI themes in literature, then create advocacy essays, documentaries, or multimedia to challenge inequality and celebrate diverse perspectives.

6. Art as Action / Art for Impact

• Visual Arts, Humanities

• Students partner with community organizations (indigenous rights groups, ecological reserves, school communities) to create art that addresses inequities and sparks public dialogue.

7. Social Justice Devised Digital Theatre

• Performing Arts, Humanities

• Students develop theatre performances about oppression and injustice, using community voices (Verbatim Theatre) to raise awareness about inequalities.

8. Protest Song / Music for Social Change

• Music, Humanities

• Students study historical protest music, then compose and perform original songs addressing issues like discrimination, inequality, and justice.

1. Urban (Campus) Gardening Initiatives

• Humanities, Science, Math

• Students design and implement an urban garden to provide fresh produce, combat food deserts, and improve nutrition. Includes connections with local community gardens or guest speakers.

2. Food Waste Reduction Solutions

• Science, Humanities, Math

• Students tackle food waste in their school cafeteria. They measure waste, design composting or donation systems, and connect the impact of food waste to hunger issues in the community.

3. Community Makerspace (Food Production Focus)

• Interdisciplinary: Energy, Food, Climate, Design

• Students explore sustainability themes including food systems and urban farming. They prototype solutions that address food production challenges while promoting healthier communities.

4. Tiny Home Design (indirect but relevant)

• Math, Design, Financial Literacy

• Primarily a housing-focused project, but if linked to food security in low-income communities (e.g., designing homes with integrated micro-gardens), it could also support SDG 2.

1. Renewable Energy Solutions

• Science, Engineering, Humanities, Math

• Students research and design models of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro). They explore how clean energy access supports underserved communities and sustainable jobs.

2. Community Makerspace (Energy Strand)

• Interdisciplinary: Energy, Food, Climate, Design

• Within the makerspace project, students explore sustainable design and community well-being. One focus area is energy, where they prototype solutions for cleaner energy use while linking to community needs.

3. Tiny Home Design (indirect but relevant)

• Math, Design, Financial Literacy

• Students design sustainable homes, applying geometry and budgeting skills. The project can integrate clean energy choices (solar panels, energy-efficient heating/cooling), making it relevant to SDG 7.

1. Tiny Home Design

• Math, Design, Financial Literacy

• Students act as sustainable architects, designing tiny homes that balance geometry, budgeting, and sustainability. They prototype designs (3D models, digital or printed) to address housing needs in innovative ways.

2. Renewable Energy Solutions (SDG 7 + SDG 9)

• Science, Engineering, Humanities

• Students research and model renewable energy systems (solar, wind, hydro). Emphasizes technological innovation and sustainable infrastructure for underserved communities.

3. Community Makerspace

• Interdisciplinary: Energy, Food, Climate, Design

• Students identify community needs and create prototypes to address them, focusing on sustainable design and innovation (e.g., energy solutions, urban farming tools, upcycled products). Encourages creative problem-solving and systems thinking.

4. A Journey into Upcycling (Circular Economy Project)

• Humanities, Design, Economics

• Students design and prototype upcycled products, culminating in a community fair. Raises awareness of responsible production while showcasing innovation in sustainable product design.

5. Fast Fashion / Upcycled Fashion Unit

• Humanities, Design

• Students research fashion consumption, conduct clothing swaps, and design new products. Culminates in a fashion show or fair, connecting to sustainable industry practices and innovation.

1. Tiny Home Design

• Math, Design, Financial Literacy

• Students design affordable, sustainable housing that applies geometry and budgeting. They create models or digital prototypes, exploring how small, efficient homes can improve urban sustainability.

2. Urban (Campus) Gardening Initiatives

• Humanities, Science, Math

• Students implement school or community gardens, improving food access, nutrition, and green space. Connects to reducing food deserts and making cities more livable and sustainable.

3. Food Waste Reduction Solutions (linked with SDG 2 but also SDG 11)

• Science, Humanities, Math

• Students design composting or food recovery systems to cut cafeteria waste, keeping cities more sustainable while addressing food security.

4. Community Makerspace

• Interdisciplinary: Energy, Food, Climate, Design

• Students co-create community prototypes (solar lamps, urban farming tools, recycling systems) that tackle local urban challenges, directly linking innovation to community resilience.

5. A Journey into Upcycling (Circular Economy Project)

• Humanities, Design, Economics

• Students turn waste into usable products and host a community upcycling fair. Connects waste reduction with community awareness and sustainable living.

6. Fast Fashion / Upcycled Fashion Unit

• Humanities, Design

• Students investigate fashion waste, run swaps, and create sustainable products for a school fashion fair. Supports cities in reducing consumption-driven waste streams.

1. A Journey into Upcycling (Circular Economy Project)

• Humanities, Design, Economics

• Students redesign waste into new products and showcase them in a community upcycling fair. Builds awareness of sustainable consumption and connects innovation with reducing waste.

2. Fast Fashion / Upcycled Fashion Unit

• Humanities, Design

• Students explore the impacts of the fashion industry, run clothing swaps, and create upcycled products for a school fashion show/fair. Directly links to responsible consumption practices.

3. Food Waste Reduction Solutions

• Science, Humanities, Math

• Students measure cafeteria food waste, design composting or recovery programs, and link waste reduction to hunger issues. Strong tie to reducing overconsumption and reusing resources.

4. Community Makerspace (when focused on sustainable production)

• Interdisciplinary: Energy, Food, Climate, Design

• Students innovate practical, sustainable solutions (e.g., energy-efficient tools, upcycled products, waste-reducing systems) for their community. Encourages responsible design and production cycles.

5. Urban Gardening Initiatives (indirect but relevant)

• Humanities, Science, Math

• By growing food locally, students reduce reliance on industrialized systems, cut food miles, and encourage sustainable consumption in their communities.

1. Food for Thought (Plant-Based Meals & Nutrition)

• Science, Life Science, Biology, Nutrition, Humanities, PHE

• Students design and prepare plant-based meals in collaboration with cafeteria staff. They explore food sustainability, ethics, and the role of nutrition in individual and community health.

2. Eco-Photography (Mindfulness & Well-Being Through Nature)

• Science, Humanities, Visual Arts, Wellbeing

• Students practice mindfulness and deep ecology through photography. The project emphasizes mental health, reflection, and gratitude, supporting emotional well-being and environmental awareness.

3. STEM in Sports (Health, Sports & Science Integration)

• Science, Math, Humanities, Design

• Students research sports equipment and its health implications, use math to analyze health data, and apply Newton’s laws in prototypes. The focus is on physical health, safe equipment, and well-being through sports.

4. Wellness & Media Literacy Project (Biology + Humanities Collaboration)

• Science, Humanities, Life Science, Media Literacy, Service as Action

• Students explore wellness messaging, research well-being issues, and create media to promote healthier communities. This integrates biology (wellness science) with effective communication for advocacy.

1. Designing and Implementing Climate Solutions for the Local Community

• Science, Math, Humanities, Design

• While framed under SDG 13: Climate Action, this project can directly tie into SDG 6 when student teams focus on water-related challenges — such as creating rainwater harvesting systems, greywater recycling, or reducing water pollution.

2. Food for Thought (Nutrition + Sustainability)(indirect link)

• Science, Life Science, Nutrition, PHE, Humanities

• By promoting plant-based diets, the project indirectly connects to SDG 6 through reduced agricultural water consumption (less strain on freshwater systems compared to meat production).

3. Eco-Photography (Nature, Mindfulness, Advocacy)(indirect link)

• Science, Humanities, Visual Arts, Wellbeing

• Students capturing natural ecosystems (wetlands, rivers, lakes) can highlight the importance of clean water and ecosystems in maintaining both biodiversity and human well-being.

4. STEM in Sports(optional connection)

• Science, Math, Humanities, Design

• Could be adapted to examine hydration, safe drinking water, and sanitation in sports/athletic contexts, especially in schools or communities where water access is limited.

Designing and Implementing Climate Solutions for the Local Community

• Science, Math, Humanities, Design

• Students partner with community organizations to tackle local climate challenges (e.g., recycling, energy efficiency, community gardens). They design and implement solutions, then measure and analyze impact (energy saved, waste reduced). This is the clearest direct SDG 13 project.

2. From Awareness to Action: AES Biology Team’s Journey into Service Learning(trees + air pollution)

• Science, Biology, Life Science

• Students document native trees, advocate for protection, and partner with NGOs. Trees act as carbon sinks, directly linking to climate mitigation and community resilience.

3. Eco-Photography (Deep Ecology + Advocacy)

• Science, Humanities, Visual Arts, Wellbeing

• Students use photography to raise awareness of climate-related issues, emphasizing ecological mindfulness and advocacy for change.

4. Wellness & Media Literacy Project (Well-being + Messaging)(indirect link)

• Science, Humanities, Media Literacy

• Students research wellness issues and create media campaigns. If the wellness focus includes climate anxiety, pollution impacts, or environmental health, it links to climate awareness.

5. Food for Thought (Plant-Based Meals & Sustainability)(indirect link)

• Science, Nutrition, Humanities, PHE

• Shifting to plant-based diets reduces carbon footprints, making this a lifestyle-based climate action project.

1. Designing and Implementing Climate Solutions for the Local Community

• Science, Math, Humanities, Design

• If student teams choose a water-related climate issue (plastic pollution, river clean-ups, waterway conservation, reducing runoff), it can tie directly to protecting marine ecosystems.

2. Eco-Photography (Deep Ecology + Mindfulness)

• Science, Humanities, Visual Arts, Wellbeing

• Students could document local rivers, wetlands, or coastlines to highlight connections between human behavior, pollution, and ocean health.

Indirect / Adaptable Projects:

3. Food for Thought (Plant-Based Meals)

• Science, Nutrition, PHE, Humanities

• By promoting plant-based diets and reducing industrial fishing reliance, this can indirectly link to sustainable seafood consumption and reducing stress on marine ecosystems.

4. Film Festival / Media Advocacy Projects (60 Seconds to Change the World, Podcasts, Student Media)

• Humanities, Design, Digital Arts

• Students could choose marine conservation themes (plastic in oceans, overfishing, coral reef destruction) for their films/podcasts.

1. Native Trees Project

• Science, Biology, Life Science

• Students identify and document native trees, create an action plan for tree protection, and partner with the New Delhi Nature Society. Directly supports forest and biodiversity conservation.

2. Eco-Photography (Mindfulness + Ecology)

• Science, Humanities, Visual Arts, Wellbeing

• Students connect with nature through photography, highlighting biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation issues. Builds empathy toward protecting life on land.

3. Designing and Implementing Climate Solutions for the Local Community(if land focus chosen)

• Science, Math, Humanities, Design

• Students collaborate on climate solutions like community gardens, tree planting, reforestation, or biodiversity protection, linking climate action to land-based ecosystems.

4. Food for Thought (Plant-Based Meals + Sustainability)(indirect link)

• Science, Nutrition, PHE, Humanities

• Plant-based diets reduce pressure on land systems (deforestation, over-farming for animal feed). Connects personal health with land conservation and sustainable agriculture.

5. Wellness & Media Literacy Project (Community Well-Being + Advocacy)(indirect link)

• Science, Humanities, Media Literacy

• If students focus on land-related wellness issues (like air quality, green space access, or environmental health), this can link indirectly to SDG 15.

1. Community Dialogue Workshops / Town Hall

• Humanities

• Students facilitate workshops on local issues, practicing conflict resolution, negotiation, and inclusive dialogue. This builds skills for peaceful societies and stronger civic participation.

2. Community Partnerships

• Humanities, Science, Math, Visual Arts, Design

• Students connect with local communities using an asset-based approach, conduct needs assessments, and design collaborative solutions. Promotes inclusive development, trust, and strong community institutions.

3. Out of the Blocks (Community Storytelling & Media)

• Humanities, World Languages

• Students engage in compassionate storytelling, interviews, and media production that amplify marginalized voices, fostering empathy and inclusive civic participation.

4. Collaborative Art Installation(indirect link)

• Arts

• A creative medium to promote unity, inclusion, and community dialogue on themes like peace and justice.

5. Peer Mentorship(indirect link)

• Interdisciplinary

• While primarily supporting well-being (SDG 3), peer mentorship also strengthens inclusive school communities by promoting fairness, responsibility, and peaceful relationships.

1. Community Partnerships

• Humanities, Science, Math, Visual Arts, Design

• Students connect with local communities, conduct a needs assessment, and co-design solutions with community leaders. This is a direct example of multi-stakeholder partnership.

2. Community Dialogue Workshops / Town Hall

• Humanities

• By bringing together diverse voices to address local issues, students practice inclusive partnership and collaboration — building coalitions for sustainable action.

3. Out of the Blocks (Community Storytelling & Media)

• Humanities, World Languages

• Students partner with community members to share their stories, amplifying local voices and strengthening school-community connections.

4. Inter-School Sports Tournament

• PE, Interdisciplinary

• Encourages collaboration between schools, promoting partnerships through sports, logistics planning, and shared values of teamwork.

5. Collaborative Art Installation(indirect link)

• Arts

• If designed with community involvement, this becomes a partnership project between students, artists, and the wider community.