A Voice for Children
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Fairness
Focus Question
What is a world citizen's responsibility to promote and advocate for justice and kindness?
Photo Credit: Palais De Justice by Wolfgang Staudt is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Through literature and the Universal Human Rights document, youth learn that ALL humans have basic rights. We can each show human kindness and collective action for the common good (philanthropy).
Service Experience
Volunteer to help local young children learn to read.
Explore human rights violations to children around the world and take action to stop them.
Start a no-bullying campaign at a local elementary school.
Lessons in This Unit
Youth learn about basic human rights and discuss whether everyone deserves these rights. In addition, they reflect on examples of human kindness and collective action for the common good.