Compass - Electioneering
This discussion-based activity addresses rights and responsibilities connected with democracy and considers some of the controversial aspects of a democratic society while practising and developing skills of listening, discussion and persuasion. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Le's talk about sex!
This activity addresses issues and rights related to sexuality, including homosexuality and aims to develop self-confidence to express one’s own opinion on these issues and to promote tolerance and empathy. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Responding to Racism
This activity uses role-play and reviewing of a critical incident to provoke participants to review their understanding of cultural difference. It also involves discussion and collective writing to address issues about the difficulties of stepping outside one’s own cultural perspective and racism, stereotypes and cultural differences as well. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Violence in my life
Discussion activity in which people explore their experiences of inter-personal violence. Students should be able to identify oneself not only as an object of violence but also as someone who could be a source of violence and are encouraged to deal with violence in positive ways. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Compass - Who are I ?
This activity involves buzz groups, brainstorming, drawing and group discussion to explore issues of identity. Students will be aware of their own individuality and that of others, they identify what they have in common with others which enables the promotion of solidarity and respect. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)
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Developing a class agreement
In this activity students gain an understanding of the difficulties and processes involved in treaty negotiations. It will help them to appreciate the relationship between establishing a code of rights & responsibilities, and living up to an agreed standard of behaviour within everyday occurences. With an emphasis on group participation in the creation and protection of rights, an agreed set of rules and responsibilities is established for the group. Curriculum values of equity - Tika/pono and respect for others - Manaaki/ãwhi, are emphasised. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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Evidence of impact, the Hampshire case study
One of the most comprehensive approaches to human rights-based education, rolled out by Hampshire County of the United Kingdom. Impressive results from Hampshire are linked in this resource to the NZ Curriculum's values and key competencies - and positive impacts on academic achievement, teachers and school management experienced by Hampshire. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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Film curriculum guides
This resource comes from Amnesty International - USA, it contains a list of movies concerned with human rights (such as 'Hotel Rwanda' and 'Blood Diamond'), for each movie there are several lesson plans and activities included.
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Imaginary Friend
A lower primary activity developing an understanding of safety in children and that everyone has the right to feel safe. This activity also helps children understand what qualities are important in friends by using their imagination.
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Me on the Wall
A lower Primary activity encouraging discussion, self analysis and formulating questions. Related to learning areas in the social sciences and arts.
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