The Global Goals + Final ChallengeGrade 5 Social Studies for Kids

The UN's 17 Global Goals, actions kids can take, and the Grade 5 Final Challenge.

The Global Goals teaches fifth graders about the 17 goals countries agreed on in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet and build peace by 2030. Kids match goals to actions, then take the Final Challenge on all of grade 5.

  • Grade 5 · Ages 10–11
  • 1 lesson
  • 1 game
  • 10 practice questions
  • About 15 min
  • Learn it
  • The Why? question
  • Goals in Action
  • Final Challenge

Social Studies course · Grade 5

The Global Goals + Final Challenge · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

In 2015, countries agreed on 17 Global Goals to end poverty, protect the planet and build peace by 2030. Match goals to actions, then take the Final Challenge on everything from Grade 5.

  • Goals in Action

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Big world problems

    The Global Goals help kids understand the challenges the world is working on.

  • Kids can help

    Matching goals to actions shows kids how small steps make a difference.

  • Review and celebrate

    The Final Challenge brings all of grade 5 social studies together.

Inside The Global Goals + Final Challenge

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps.

  2. Step 2 · Think

    The Why? question

    Why do countries need to work together on big problems?

  3. Step 3 · Matching game

    Goals in Action

    Match each Global Goal to an action that helps it.

  4. Step 4 · Quiz

    Final Challenge

    10 questions to check what stuck.

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

In 2015, 193 countries agreed on 17 Global Goals for a better world by 2030.

Some goals: no poverty, zero hunger, good health, quality education and clean water.

Others protect the planet: climate action, life below water and life on land.

Kids can help too: saving water, sharing, recycling and speaking up for fairness.

Now match goals to actions, then take the Final Challenge!

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Choose one Global Goal as a family and pick an action you can take this month, like reducing food waste or donating books.

Talk About It

Why do countries need to work together on big problems?

  • Problems cross borders
  • Together we are stronger
  • Everyone shares one planet

Practice

Grade 5 Social Studies Practice Questions

Real questions from The Global Goals + Final Challenge. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    'Democracy' means…

    • A.Rule by one person
    • B.No government
    • C.Rule by the people
    Show answer

    Rule by the people

  2. Question 2

    More than half of the votes is a…

    • A.Minority
    • B.Majority
    • C.Ballot
    Show answer

    Majority

  3. Question 3

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in…

    • A.1948
    • B.1776
    • C.2015
    Show answer

    1948

The full course has 10 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

The Global Goals + Final Challenge · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

The Global Goals + Final Challenge is a grade 5 social studies course for kids ages 10–11. That is Year 6 social studies in the UK and Year 5 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

In 2015, countries agreed on 17 Global Goals to end poverty, protect the planet and build peace by 2030. Match goals to actions, then take the Final Challenge on everything from Grade 5. Along the way they practice: Goals in Action.

How long does the course take?

About 15 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

The Global Goals + Final Challenge is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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