Secondary Instructional Plan: Human Rights
Part One
Table of Contents
Learning outcomes (2005)
Learning Outcomes (2000)
Background information and materials
Introductory activities
Main activities
Canadian Charter of Rights and United Nations Declaration of
Human Rights
Concluding activities
Secondary Instructional Plan: Tradition and Culture
Learning Outcomes (2005)
Secondary Instructional Plans Social Studies Program of Studies - Alberta)
- recognize and appreciate the validity of oral histories
- recognize and appreciate the importance of human rights in determining quality of life
- recognize and appreciate the importance of human rights in determining quality of life
Students will
- analyze contemporary issues that originate from legislation enacted by post-colonial governments in Canada and other locations (consequences of residential schools, social impact on indigenous peoples, loss of language, impact of civil strife)
- 10.02.11 critique various attempts to address consequences of imperialist policies and actions (Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, contemporary examples)
- compare similarities and differences among historical narratives
- discern historical facts from historical interpretations through an examination of multiple sources
- identify reasons underlying similarities and differences among historical narratives
- develop a reasoned position that is informed by historical and contemporary evidence in the context of the present, the future and in various historical time periods use current, reliable information sources from around the world
- consult a wide variety of sources, including oral histories, that reflect varied viewpoints on particular issues
- understand that different types of information may be used to manipulate and control a (e.g., graphics, photographs, graphs, charts and statistics)
- evaluate the validity of various points of view presented in the media
- analyze the impact of various forms of media, identifying complexities and discrepancies in the information, and making distinctions between sound generalizations and misleading oversimplification
Learning Objectives (1990)
Selected Objectives from Alberta 1990 Program of Studies – Social Studies
Skills
Students will:
- Discuss the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Express their opinions about human rights abuses in Canadian history
- Contribute to debate regarding the consequences and social outcomes related to hatred in Canada
Knowledge/Attitudes
Students will:
- Develop a sense of responsibility to protect other people’s rights
- Appreciate Canada’s multiculturalism and immigration policies
- Work at solving issues without violence
Rationale
Respect for human rights has an impact on the quality of life for everyone in a globalizing world. In this lesson, students will explore human rights and human rights abuses and will learn about the role of individuals, governments, organizations, and businesses in maintaining or abusing those rights. The following activities will help the students to understand what human rights are and to gain an increased appreciation of what rights they enjoy as Canadians.