Why is Goal 3 of the SDGs important for educators?

Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, is central to the Sustainable Development Goals. For educators, this goal matters because healthy learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Connecting health to STEM and AI in Education helps students understand the real-world importance of well-being and sustainability.

What role do schools and families play in promoting children's health?

Schools and families shape children’s long-term health habits. Key actions include encouraging daily physical activity, offering nutritious meals, monitoring screen time, and modeling positive behavior. EdTech tools like the NHS Food Scanner app or Twin Education Solutions also make it easier for kids to learn healthy habits through interactive experiences.

How does Twin Science connect health education to its Learning Vision?

Twin Science applies its double-winged learning philosophy, combining STEM competence with social conscience. Health-related projects in Twin Education Solutions encourage children to track, plan, and reflect on well-being while connecting it to real-world sustainability challenges. This way, learners become both skilled and socially responsible problem-solvers.

This blog was last updated on 14 September 2025

This blog is presented by Twin Science, a global education technology company empowering educators through AI-enhanced learning solutions.

Global Health and SDGs – Why Does It Matter for Educators?

Q: What inequalities still exist in global health?

Despite progress, inequalities remain. Six million children under five die each year from preventable diseases. Half of women in developing regions lack medical access. In the US, life expectancy for Latin and Black communities dropped sharply in 2020. Teaching these realities helps students connect equity, ethics, and science in meaningful ways.

Q: How can technology advance global health?

Technology supports both prevention and treatment. Wearables track exercise, sleep, and oxygen levels. Apps monitor blood pressure and glucose, encouraging healthier lifestyles. For classrooms, these examples illustrate AI literacy and digital health, showing students how innovation connects to well-being and sustainability.

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a call to end poverty, reduce inequality, and ensure quality health worldwide by 2030. Goal 3, “Good Health and Well-being,” is central to this vision.

As an educator, you might wonder: How do health and SDGs connect to my classroom? The answer lies in STEM and AI in education. Healthy learners thrive better, and technology-driven solutions make well-being tangible for students. That’s why many teachers now explore classroom-ready tools that merge global challenges with hands-on learning.

Discover hands-on AI learning solutions that help you align classroom teaching with global goals.

Why Is Ensuring Health and Well-being So Urgent?

Global crises like Covid-19 showed us how fragile health systems are. The pandemic disrupted services in 92% of countries, lowered life expectancy, and increased mental health disorders. Yet, technology and preparedness also saved millions of lives.

For your students, this is a vivid example of why science literacy and STEM education are essential. Helping young learners understand the link between public health and sustainability builds a sense of responsibility for global well-being.

What Inequalities Still Exist in Global Health?

Despite progress, inequalities persist:

6 million children under five die each year from preventable causes.
Half of women in developing regions lack access to medical services.
In the US, life expectancy dropped most sharply for Latin and Black communities in 2020.

These realities connect to classroom discussions about equity, ethics, and technology. For example, showing students how immunisation could save 1 million children’s lives annually provides context for math, science, and social studies.

How Can Technology Advance Global Health?

Technology isn’t just in hospitals—it’s in daily life. Wearables, health apps, and smart devices now monitor activity, sleep, heart rate, and more. For schools, this is a practical way to discuss AI literacy and digital health.

Apple Watch tracks exercise and oxygen levels.
Apps monitor glucose or blood pressure, sending reminders for healthy habits.
EdTech platforms gamify health learning, making wellness accessible for children.

As AI becomes a daily part of life, equip your classroom with STEM tools that merge health, technology, and hands-on learning. Start using classroom-ready AI tools today.

How Can We Raise Awareness of Health Among Kids?

Children’s health impacts fitness, confidence, and academic success. Parents and schools play a key role:

Be a role model for healthy habits
Encourage daily physical activity
Promote nutritious meals
Monitor screen time and sleep quality

EdTech tools add new opportunities. For example, the NHS Food Scanner app makes nutrition engaging. Similarly, Twin Education Solutions embed health-focused activities into double-winged learning, where STEM knowledge meets social responsibility.

This approach reflects Twin’s Learning Vision: raising a generation with two wings—competence in STEM and conscience for society. Through hands-on projects, children don’t just learn science; they see how it improves real lives.

Conclusion – What Role Do Educators Play?

Health and well-being are not abstract global goals—they affect your classroom every day. By embedding AI in Education, STEM practices, and hands-on learning, you help students link personal health to sustainable futures.

Explore Twin Science learning solutions that align with SDGs and empower students for real-world challenges.