Sustainable Development Project Class 10 Social Science

Sustainable Development Project for Class 10

As part of the CBSE 2024–25 Syllabus, students are required to prepare and submit Class 10 Social Science projects on Sustainable Development. Educart has created a special page with lots of inspiring ideas on various parts of this project.

Below you will find some creative project cover images to use, well-designed acknowledgment pages, and even complete project files (in video form) of toppers who have created the best projects on sustainable development in the past.

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Serial No. Content
1 Project Structure
2 Examples: Cover Images
3 Examples: Acknowledgement/Index page
4 Videos: Topper Project Files
5 PDFs: Full Projects

Project Structure

The Index is the Table of Contents arranged in sequence. Here is an eg. for you on how to arrange the sequence of the sustainable development project topics discussed in this article.

Introduction

As you start project work for class 10 social science on the Topic ‘Sustainable Development’, do some research, start with an introductory paragraph, and then gradually move towards the definition. Here, you can mention the widely used definition of sustainable development given in the Brundtland Report, i.e. Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Under the same topic, ‘Explain why sustainable development is important?'.

Here are a few resources that you can refer to for this purpose.

https://www.iisd.org/mission-and-goals

https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/sustainability

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development

Historical Background

After you have completed the introduction by referring to the above sources, move to the next topic, i.e., the historical background of sustainable development.  For this, you can refer to the links below to get an idea of the historical background.

https://sdgs.un.org/goals

https://www.sd-commission.org.uk/pages/history_sd.html

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Examples of Sustainable Development

Quote a few examples of sustainable development.

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Why Sustainable Development is Important?

The third topic should be  "Why sustainable development is important?"

Under this topic, you can discuss our planet's well-being and the prosperity of future generations, as well as practices that balance economic growth with social equity and environmental protection. Write about preserving natural resources and preventing environmental degradation for the long-term stability of ecosystems.  Also, mention social equity and how it can be achieved to reduce poverty and promote social justice.  Write about climate change, water pollution, and shortage, etc.  ‍

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Under a separate topic discuss the three pillars of Sustainable development.  Also, mention the five dimensions or 5Ps’ around which Sustainable development is centered  For instance:

4 (i) Three pillars of Sustainable development:

Discuss the three pillars of Sustainable development i.e. Environmental sustainability,  economic sustainability,  and social sustainability.

  1. Environmental Sustainability

Discuss the importance of preserving natural resources and explain a few concepts, such as renewable energy, conservation, and biodiversity. Also, provide examples of environmental sustainability initiatives or projects.

  1. Economic Sustainability

Under this topic, explain the concept of economic sustainability. Discuss the importance of balancing economic growth along with social and environmental goals. Mention some examples of sustainable business practices or green entrepreneurship.

  1. Social Sustainability

Define social sustainability and its importance, discussing topics such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and social equity. Emphasize the role of communities and individuals in achieving social sustainability.

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4 (ii) 5 Ps or Dimensions of Sustainable Development:

Write down the different dimensions of sustainable development, i.e., People, Prosperity, Peace, Planet and Partnerships, which are also known as The 5Ps of sustainable development. ‍

 

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Challenges in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Under this topic, discuss the challenges to achieving the SDGs from national and international perspectives.

https://www.undp.org/development-challenges-and-solutions 

https://herrmannglobal.com/2024/02/12/five-critical-challenges-to-sustainable-development/ 

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

https://www.ipcc.ch/ 

Way Forward

Discuss some of the effective solutions or strategies for addressing these challenges that are hindering the SDGs' goals. Mention how collaboration between public and private institutions can play important roles in addressing the SDG challenges. Discuss a few projects and schemes that have been rolled out by GOI  and International bodies to achieve the SDGs' goals at the national and international levels, respectively. 

https://www.undp.org/development-challenges-and-solutions 

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https://www.irena.org/ 

https://www.fao.org/sustainability/en/ 

Conclusion

Summarize the important points discussed in the project along with challenges, initiatives, and solutions.

References/ Bibliography

The last topic in the Class 10 SSt Sustainable Development project file is the References or Bibliography. Write down all references that you have used while writing the project. Also, give credit to the images by mentioning the sources.

Brutdland Report (1987)' Our Common Future

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

https://www.iisd.org/mission-and-goals/sustainable-development

https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/sustainability

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development

https://sdgs.un.org/goals

https://www.sd-commission.org.uk/pages/history_sd.html

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals

https://elibrary.worldbank.org/sustainable-development-goals

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/digital-development/sustainable-development-goals-and-open-data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnzIwX2fjE&t=186s

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/digital-development/sustainable-development-goals-and-open-data

https://www.undp.org/development-challenges-and-solutions

https://herrmannglobal.com/2024/02/12/five-critical-challenges-to-sustainable-development/

https://www.undp.org/development-challenges-and-solutions

https://www.irena.org/

https://www.fao.org/sustainability/en/

https://www.scribd.com/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BW50zEkJ4ZgZvNN97d4JMOsdycluCjD/view

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRxfuEvqGg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnzIwX2fjE&t=186s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhni5PVlaIg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Reh7c2-ewI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtKPWZAndws

Viva Questions

Here are a few viva questions for Sustainable Development SST Project Class 10.

  1. How would you define sustainable development, and why is it important in today's world?
  2. Can you discuss one specific Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and explain its significance? How does it contribute to the broader agenda of sustainable development?
  3. What are some key challenges to achieving sustainable development, particularly in your local community or region? How can these challenges be addressed?
  4. Could you provide an example of a successful sustainable development project or initiative? What were the main factors that contributed to its success?
  5. In your opinion, what role can individuals, businesses, and governments play in promoting sustainable development? How can different stakeholders collaborate effectively to achieve common sustainability goals?

Examples: Cover Images

The cover page of the Sustainable Development Class 10 Project is the main attraction point. It is said that the first impression is the last impression, so if your sustainable development project's cover page is beautifully designed, congratulations! you made half of the impression and the rest is based on the project's content.  Here are some of the ideas to take inspiration from to prepare your Class 10 SST project. 

Examples: Acknowledgement / Index page

Have a look at few creative examples for your project acknowledgement and Index Page.

Videos: Topper Project Files

Here are some video links for inspiration for your Sustainable Development Project.

Project Idea- Video 1

Project Idea- Video 2

Project Idea- Video 3

Project Idea- Video 4

PDFs: Full Projects

According to the Project Work Guidelines by CBSE, you have the flexibility to choose between a handwritten or digital format for your Project Report. Regardless of the format you select, you can incorporate the following chronology and utilize the ideas and resources mentioned above to create your Social Science Project for Class 10.

Sample Project 1

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