Lesson 76 of 84 · Global Connections
⭐ 30 XP🌍 World StageRenewable Energy Around the World
Renewable energy — solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal — is growing worldwide.
🎯 Your mission
Think like a global citizen.
⚡ The twist
Big problems need both big solutions and small ones.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The internet was first turned on in 1969 with just 4 computers.
Then & Now
🌐 Your favorite snack, song, or game probably involves this.
Renewable energy — solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal — is growing worldwide. Countries like Iceland, Costa Rica, and Denmark lead the way in reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Key Facts
The United Nations has 193 member nations.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.
Over 100 million people are displaced worldwide.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
Why this still matters
Pick any product in your home. Trace where it came from. Be amazed.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pick a country in the news. Find out one good thing happening there too.
For the dinner table
“What's one problem you wish the whole world would work together on?”
Next Smart Lesson
We'll pick a lesson that matches exactly where your understanding is right now.
Share this lesson
Send it to a parent looking for a 5-minute “why does that matter?” conversation starter.