Year 8 RE/PSHE Lesson: Human Rights – How Do They Protect and Empower Us?
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This lesson introduces the concept of human rights and their role in promoting equality, protecting individuals, and improving quality of life. Pupils learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, explore examples of rights in action, and consider the impact when rights are denied. Activities include categorising rights by purpose, real-life examples, ranking rights by importance, and extended writing explaining how rights benefit society.
Learning aims:
Define human rights and explain where they come from
Describe examples of rights that protect people and promote equality
Reflect on why rights matter and what happens when they are denied
Evaluate which rights are most important for a fair society
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