A KS4/5 PSHE and STEAM lesson on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, where students critically explore the challenges facing modern cities, including pollution, inequality, transport pressures, and climate change.

Through detailed case study analysis of cities such as Singapore, Copenhagen, and Paris, students evaluate the effectiveness, fairness, and practicality of different sustainability strategies before applying their understanding in a STEAM design challenge.

Students are tasked with designing a realistic sustainable city or urban space that balances environmental, social, and economic needs while considering trade-offs and real-world limitations.

The lesson includes analytical discussion tasks, structured case study worksheets, evaluation activities, and a creative design component using Canva or Tinkercad. Ideal for encouraging critical thinking, problem solving, and global awareness in older students.