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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the concept of human rights by developing and defending their own 'Bills of Human Rights' and by writing a reflective essay that compares their notions of human rights and the protection of them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explain the psychological effects of living in space. They esign the houses and interior of a space settlement, make decisions about the running of a space settlement, and explore the human factors involved in space colonization. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the human rights issues in contemporary Haiti in this unit. They examine the economic and social development on the island. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students read and discuss the poem, Like You. They simulate a space colony and list what they consider to be the three most important human rights. They compare their space colony rights to those of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students examine the origin of international human rights principles and agreements, and the development of human rights law in Europe and the UK. They research a current event where human rights are being violated, and report to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of human nature to answer an essay question. "Is human nature good or evil?" Students write an essay for the question that requires a thesis statement. The ideas of Hobbs and Locke are used for background information. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read excerpts from Enlightenment thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. They explore the question of human nature being naturally good or naturally evil. After answering questions regarding good versus evil, students write a paragraph justifying their stance on the topic. A forum is provided for students to discuss their opinions. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - Higher Ed
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Students brainstorm and discuss what it means to be "human." They relate human rights to human needs and discuss what a universal right is and read about Eleonor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are given a copy of the "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and read them together. In groups, they match the rights listed on a master list with the articles in the Declaration and research specific rights using the internet. They also identify the article that refers to religion and discuss any obstacles to freedom in a country. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students examine what it means to be humane while studying the background of the Humane Movement. They delve into the results of how the movement has affected animals and people. By looking at a timeline of events, each student choses one event from the movement to research further. Full Review »
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