What are Human Rights?
6th GradeSocial Studies45 min
Learning Objective
I can define human rights and explain why they are important.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Human rights and the Universal Declaration explained for kids | CBC Kids News
CBC Kids News
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Human rights are a set of rules and expectations that help us understand what all people deserve.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly.
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The chair of the committee that drafted the UDHR was Eleanor Roosevelt, and the document is available in over 500 languages.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“What are human rights, and why are they important according to the video?”
Teacher Guide
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