Social Sciences

An easy activity developing knowledge and understanding about the causes and consequences of bullying. This activity explores ways of confronting the problem.(Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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This activity is about the discrimination of women and domestic violence against women. Students should elaborate solutions to recognize and stand up against this discrimination and violence. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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In this activity, participants have to locate and match pairs of cards as they think out about the inequalities of educational provision world-wide and how to achieve “Education for All”. Reflecting about education as an human-rights issue, a responsibility for attaining the goal of "Education for All" will be encouraged. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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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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This activity uses information cards to stimulate interest in human rights heroes, while addressing political repression, human rights activists in the twentieth century and the struggle for rights in various countries. This activity promotes respect, responsibility and curiosity about human rights. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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This simulation of a group of journalists working to get the front page of their paper ready to go to press explores bias, stereotyping and objectivity in the media and images as well as  the role of media in addressing human rights issues. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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This easy adaptable activity involves individual, small and whole group work, brainstorming and discussion about heroines and heroes as symbols of socialisation and culture. Stereotyped images of heroines and heroes will be taught and students will reflect on history teaching and look on different perspectives on shared historical events and the heroes and heroines associated with them. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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This activity combining knowledge and creative composition explores issues about the consequences of poverty and the opportunities in life, which are denied to the poor. Students reflect on both the lack of opportunities poor people have, and the difficulties they face in taking those which are presented. Thus, they understand the cycle of poverty and can promote social justice, human dignity and responsibility.

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In this exercise small groups discuss issues around what education is and how it meets, or does not meet, people’s needs. Participation in decision-making processes will be discussed. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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This activity starts with a quiz on proverbs and wise sayings that reflect different aspects of being at peace, and goes on to let participants reflect on the meaning of peace develop peaceful behaviour. (Part of the Compass HRE manual)

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