New to the STTP site this month is a lesson plan based on the work of Congressman John Lewis, who has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he described as “The Beloved Community” in America.
Tag Archives: Social Studies Standard 5: Civics Citizenship and Government
Abubacar Sultan: Children’s Rights
What are the causes and effects of forcing children to take part in combat? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Elie Wiesel: Speaking Truth to Genocide
How can we be more like Elie Wiesel today? What can this class do to remember the Holocaust and be a defender against genocide? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Marina Pisklakova: Domestic Violence
What does it mean to be safe? Where does one expect to be safe? Why did the authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights use the language “Personal Security”? Where does domestic violence occur? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Dalai Lama: Free Expression and Religion
What happens when you are not able to practice your religion? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Juliana Dogbadzi: Slavery/Trafficking
If slavery is illegal, why does it exist throughout the world today? For what reasons do governments turn a blind eye to human trafficking and slavery? How can effective change occur? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Harry Wu: Forced Labor
What is dehumanization? How are labor camps a violation of human rights? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Vaclav Havel: Free Expression
What does freedom of expression mean? Why did the authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights include free expression in their document? Why do we need access to information to live in a truly free society? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12.
Van Jones: Police Brutality
What role does law enforcement play in society? What responsibility does the media, in its many forms, have to the larger society? What mechanisms or institutions are in place to provide oversight of law enforcement agencies What can we learn about real priorities by reviewing approved budgets? GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 and Higher Education.
Anonymous: Political Freedom
How can students bring awareness to others on the issue of violations of human rights in Sudan? How can students become defenders of human rights? GRADE LEVEL: 6-12.