YOUNG | School Service - Primary school

Join us for a visit that dives deep into sustainable development, the United Nations, and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Through engaging themes and activities, we aim to spark curiosity in your students and inspire your class to become active global citizens.

Whether you’re a whole class or a group of 15-30 students, we’ve got you covered. Check out our range of themes and book your visit below. Plus, every theme includes an introduction to the UN and the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring you get the full experience. Please note that all visits are free of charge!

Got questions about visiting UN City? Find all the practical info you need at the bottom of this page.

Just a heads-up: parts of our booking system are in Danish, but don’t worry – you can always drop us an e-mail if you need assistance.

We can’t wait to welcome you to UN City!

See you soon! 🌍✨

Themes

Introduction

All grades

Are your students unfamiliar with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? If so, we highly recommend booking our introduction session. The session ensures that students gain a comprehensive understanding of the SDGs, their origins, interconnections, and their significance in a global and Danish perspective.

Your students will delve into discussions and activities designed to get them time to reflect on how vital it is for the world to work together with other countries to solve global issues. Our sessions are designed to spark curiosity and foster understanding of global challenges and solutions.

Build your own city

7 – 9 year olds / 1st – 3rd grade

The world is changing faster than ever. The global population is increasing, the climate is changing and forests are disappearing. How do we protect nature and create good living spaces for people?

‘Build your own city’ challenges your students to develop their own version of a healthy, functional city that considers the needs of both people and planet.

Reduced Inequalities

10 – 12 year olds / 4th – 6th grade

Reducing inequality is a significant theme that underpins many of the Sustainable Development Goals, and therefore we will address various issues presented by the SDG’s in this theme.

Through a variety of activities and presentations, the theme of reducing inequality will introduce students to various issues related to economic inequality. Students will gain insight into both the challenges presented by the SDG’s and how the UN operates in practice.

Climate Inequality

13 – 16 year olds / 7th – 10th grade
Developed in collaboration with The Danish Family Planning Association

The connection between climate change and inequality is often discussed, but what is it and how does the UN work with it?

‘Climate Inequality’ gives your students insight into how climate change exacerbates social inequalities and how the most vulnerable are often times hardest hit – especially women and girls. Through an inequality game and other exercises, your students will discover how climate change affects the world and creates unequal conditions for different population groups. Furthermore, your students will learn about how the UN works to create just and sustainable conditions globally.

Zero Hunger

7 – 9 year olds / 1st – 3rd grade

Not all children go to bed with full stomachs. In the theme of hunger, students will gain knowledge and understanding of what hunger is, why some people experience it, and how it affects their health.

This theme is specifically designed for primary school students, and their knowledge will be built through stories and games that engage different senses and are tailored to their age group.

Climate

7 – 12 year olds / 1st – 6th grade

Global warming is a topic often discussed in the media, but what is it exactly and what should we do about it? The overall goal of all visits is for students to gain a better understanding of what climate change is and how the UN addresses the issue.

Through group work, games, or exercises we dive into what global warming means around the world, thus bridging the gap between what happens in students’ everyday lives and what happens in the world at large.

Peace and Security

10 – 16 year olds / 4th – 10th grade

This theme addresses topics such as conflict and peace, touching on challenges like displacement and migration. In the theme of security and peace, students will, among other activities, engage in conflict resolution exercises, gaining insight into the complexity of global conflict resolution and how the UN addresses it.

Moreover, the theme will provide students with an understanding of contemporary refugee flows, differentiating between refugees and migrants, and exploring the underlying reasons for leaving one’s homeland.

UN in an hour

13 – 16 year olds / 7th – 10th grade

This is a short introduction to the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Your students will use their senses and collaboration skills to learn more about the world’s largest international organization.

This session is only offered on Friday aftenoons. If you are interested in booking this session at a different time, please reach out to us via young@uncity.dk

We recommend that this session be followed up with a project about the UN, human rights, sustainability or similar topic.

Information

Grades taught 

Classes equivalent to the Danish primary grades 1st through 10th grade (roughly ages 7 through 16)

Timing and Duration

The session lasts for 2 hours and starts either at 9:30, 10:00, 12:30, or 13:00.
Check available times in our booking system.
Please note that it’s unfortunately not possible to have lunch in UN City, but there is a 10-minute break for a snack.

Preparation

Students are not expected to have prior knowledge about the UN or the Sustainable Development Goals.
If students have worked with the SDG’s before, we recommend choosing a theme other than ‘Introduction’.

Security

All guests must go through a security check similar to the check in an airport.
Before your visit, you must provide a list of names of all students and teachers participating.
Students in 6th to 10th grade (ages 12 and up) must bring their health card or equivalent ID for presentation during the security check. The card can be presented physically or through the official health insurance card app.
Students in 1st to 5th grade (ages 11 and younger) are exempt from presenting identification.
All adults must present valid photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.

And…

Please feel free to contact us if your class or students have special needs, so we can do our best to accommodate your needs/wishes.
UN City is wheelchair accessible, and it is possible to enter and move around the building in a wheelchair.