Young scholars examine the use of quotas and Jim Crow laws. They discuss discrimination against minority groups both historically and in contemporary society. Students examine an affirmative action case and discuss the controversies...

Students use the 1947 Declaration of Human Rights to explore the concept of basic human rights in relation to past and present world situations. They brainstorm or think of cases where rights are being abused at school, in Australia or...

Young scholars label assembly centers and relocation camps on a given map of the United States in order to create a better understanding of the relocation experience of Japanese-American citizens and the distance that families had to...

Students examine how various cultures define childhood. Using the internet, they research how countries around the world determine who is a child. They identify the sources they most relate with as a child.

Learners work together to examine case study of students's lives in different societies of the world. Using the information, they complete a chart and share their information with the class. They discuss society's ideals for learners's...

High schoolers describe extent of Pakistan child slavery problem as international community sees it, and determine whether national sovereignty is valid answer to not allowing international agencies to monitor or remedy the problems....

Sixth graders read the novel Grab Hands and Run by Frances Temple. They explore the effects of war on human rights. Students explore the idea that human rights are protected by the United Nations. They identify the human rights that were...

Young scholars examine the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After reading excerpts, they discover how cultural values have been blended into the UDHR. They discuss how their school and community deal with human...

Students identify the types and extent of human rights violations that occurred in El Salvador . They will also analyze the various laws and statutes that dictate the processes to protect and punish war crimes and human rights...

Students decide when people are being fair and unfair. They participate in a game in which teams find different color pieces of wool in a timed situation. They discuss the feelings of those on the winning team, and if the game is fair....

Learners decide on what human rights should exist at a new hypothetical planet after watching clips of three videos. They complete journal entries which tell about factors that influence new human rights.

Student identify a famous woman who has fought for a human rights cause. They research the woman and identify the cause she fought for. They organize and display information about their famous woman on a poster.

Students compare and contrast lifestyles of women from two different societies or two historical periods. They describe the rights and freedoms of different groups. Students write a brief summary and share their findings.

Students explore civil liberties. They identify the major provisions of the Canadian Constitution. Students describe fundamental principals of federal and provincial legal systems. They distinguish between individual and group rights....

Young scholars examine democracy and the role of a citizen. They contrast rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups, and organizations. Students identify two forms of democratic action and describe demoncratic values. Young...

Pupils expore civil liberties. They identify and define legal rights. Students consider the impact of applying rights in criminal matters. They identify Canadians' political rights and suggest why they are essential to a democracy....

Students explore responsibilities of citizenship. They discover the importance of individual and collective action in responsible local and global citizenship. Students identify and assess social issues facing Canadians. They explain the...

Students explore civil liberties. They list and describe the fundamental freedoms guaranteed to Canadians. Students illustrate how Charter rights are applies. They examine current issues and suggest how the courts might apply Charter...

Students read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and then participate in an activity in which they discuss instances where human rights have been violated.

Students view the Amnesty Interactive CD-ROM and investigate different aspects of human rights around the world. They identify people who have contributed to human rights, documents from ancient to modern times that have contributed to...

Students, in groups, review recent newspapers and news media. They construct a poster using items from the newspaper grouped under four categories: rights being practiced or enjoyed, rights being denied, rights being protected, and...

Students work in groups to draw a map of their town or neighborhood. They include their homes, major public buildings and places. Students analyze their maps from a human rights perspective.

Students research a set of statements from their worksheet. They generate a list of affirmations and abuses that are specific to their own country and ocmmunity.

Learners discuss what it means to be an "activist." They identify various types of activist organizations and brainstorm the names of local people and organizations that might fit these categories. They research one of these...