American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
United Nations
United Nations: Children's Rights
Informative explanation from the United Nations about what children's rights are, the role that the U.N. is playing, and the current status of children's rights. (Published 1995)
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Unicef: Convention on the Rights of the Child
People in many countries are helping spread the word promoted by UNICEF. UNICEF is an international organization that protects the rights of children. Educators are in a unique position to help teach their students about their rights...
BBC
Bbc: A World for Children: Rights of Children in Somalia
The United Nations is working hard to develop a world in which children are valued and safe. To learn about what the U.N. is doing, use this lesson plan in which students learn about child protection in Somalia. Archived.
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International Save the Children Alliance
International organization that fights for children's rights, improvements in living conditions, and long-term development.
BBC
Bbc: A World for Children: Do You Know the Un Convention?
The United Nations is working hard to develop a world in which children are valued and safe. As a part of this mission, the U.N. has developed some learning activities to enhance students' understanding of the U.N.'s job. Click here to...
BBC
Bbc: World Service: Children of Conflict
Read these amazing reports of children in conflict around the world. This site helps students to understand the reality of life for children all over the globe. Archived.
United Nations
United Nations: Children's Day
Children's Day is celebrated on various dates around the world to honor children and their rights. Learn more about this important day and how it helps children globally.
BBC
Bbc: A World for Children: The Role of the Media
The media plays a significant role in the improving of the quality of life for children around the world. This activity draws students' attention to the role the media plays and helps them explore the significance and impact of this role.
BBC
Bbc: World Service: Millennium Dreams
Incredible site containing personal statements from children around the world about their hopes and dreams for what is to come in the 21st century. Read these stories to gain perspective on the status of children around the world. Archived.
Utah State University
Teacherlink: Human Rights Web Sites With Social Action Options
Have you ever wondered how you can become more socially aware of human rights in our world? This site features links to several resources with social action options. Come and discover how you can make a difference.
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Human Rights Web: Convention on the Rights of the Child
This site from the Human Rights Web is the United Nations Convention, passed in 1989, which outlines the basic needs and rights of children everywhere.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Save the Children
Explains the origin and history of the Save the Children global relief organization, as well as its campaigns, structure and accountability, and controversies it has faced.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Spain
The 2018 report on human rights practices in Spain includes information on topics of concern related to human rights such as government corruption; violence against women, children, persons with disabilities, and national/racial/ethnic...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China
A comprehensive account of human rights practices in China for the year 2018. Per the US Department of State, China's "human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas." Sections of the report include: Arbitrary or Unlawful...
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Oprah: How Friendship Affects Children's Eating Habits
Studies show that friendship plays an important role in a kid's eating behavior. The results of the study showed that overweight children who ate with their overweight friends consumed more food than when they were with thinner children...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cyprus
A quite extensive report on human rights issues in the Republic of Cyprus for the year 2018. Some problems include police abuse, violence against women and children, and trafficking in persons. There were also some issues noted in the...
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Controlling Children's Passwords Is a Flagrant Breach of Their Privacy
Passwords, by definition, are secrets. We use them to identify ourselves to systems and gain authorized access to places that other people are denied access to. Every online account is an identity, but only if it is reserved for the...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Angel Over the Right Shoulder
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Angel Over the Right Shoulder by H. Trusta, a fiction for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library:young Benjamin Franklin or the Right Road Through Life by Mayhew
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Young Benjamin Franklin or The Right Road Through Life by Henry Mayhew (1861). This story shows how young Benjamin Franklin learned the principles he lived by.
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Children in the Civil Rights Movement
Meet ordinary children of the past who inspire us even today. Step back in time to a United States full of racism and segregation. Students will explore the Civil Rights Movement and leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They'll see...
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Pbs Ready to Learn: Abcd Eat Right! [Pdf]
Workshop lesson plan to help children understand the importance of healthy eating. Geared to both teachers and parents, this plan provides activities, book titles that are relevant, and charts and pictures to print out.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Honoring Kid's Rights to Excellent Reading Instruction
What rights do children have to excellent reading instruction? This site features ten principles that outline these rights, among which are the rights to a wide variety of books and to well-prepared teachers.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on the Children's Crusade
A well designed four part lesson plan that examines the use of children in the civil rights demonstration that occurred in Birmingham under the leadership of Dr. King.
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