Presenting Human Rights and Social Justice
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Objective
I can develop and deliver a presentation on a human rights or social justice topic, incorporating credible sources and persuasive techniques.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:47Vetted channel
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Define "human rights" as presented in the video and explain why they are considered inalienable and universal.
Describe the historical context that led to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, what are two key considerations for ensuring a balanced perspective when presenting on a human rights or social justice topic? According to the video, why is it important to understand the historical context of human rights when preparing a presentation on a related topic? The video discusses criticisms of the universality of human rights. How could you address these criticisms in your presentation to show a comprehensive understanding of the issue?”
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