What are Human Rights?
Grade 6th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define human rights and explain why they are important.
Warm-Up Video
CBC Kids News · 4:55
Human rights and the Universal Declaration explained for kids | CBC Kids News
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Human rights are a set of rules and expectations that help us understand what all people deserve.
- 2
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly.
- 3
The chair of the committee that drafted the UDHR was Eleanor Roosevelt, and the document is available in over 500 languages.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What are human rights, and why are they important according to the video?”
Teacher Guide
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