Lesson 1: What are human rights?

Children learn about the Human Rights Convention and the context in which it was written.

Learning objective

  • To begin to understand the Human Rights Convention.

Non-statutory guidance

PSHE

Learning opportunities in Living in the Wider World

‘Pupils learn

L2.to recognise there are human rights, that are there to protect everyone  (This lesson is based on content from Amnesty International)’

 

See: Programme of Study for PSHE education (KS1-5).

 

British Values: Individual liberty

See: Kapow Primary: RSE & PSHE: Personal development, SMSC and British values mapping.

 

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Download classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support

Could focus on one of the following articles which may be more within their experience – Article 9, 18, 25 or 27.

 

Pupils working at greater depth

Can be challenged to explain what happens in this country in relation to the right and to write about some issues relating to the right.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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RSE & PSHE specialist
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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