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RIGHTS
& RESPONSIBILITIES
Elementary
& JK - Gr 8
High
School, Grades 9 - 12
Book
Suppliers
Elementary
Perspectives: Teaching Concepts of Peace and Conflict
by W. J. Kreidler, ESR* 1990, 269 pp US$30.
More than 80 activities help students define peace, explore
justice, learn about conflict and its resolution, understand
complex ideas such as prejudice, enemies, propaganda and community,
and learn to be caring and socially responsible citizens.
K-6.
Open
Minds to Equality by N. Schniedewind and E. Davidson,
Allyn & Bacon 1998, 387 pp, ESR* US$38.50, CCRC*
An excellent resource for teachers to help students recognize
and change inequalities, and promote race, sex, class and
age equity among students. Many practical learning opportunities
and comprehensive bibliography. K-6.
Citizenship for the Future: A Practical Classroom Guide,
by David Hicks, published by WWW-UK, England
This book first outlines the theoretical and curriculum content
for the classroom activities which relate to issues of citizenship
and the need to work for a more sustainable future. The main
body contains detailed activities and photocopiable material
to help children explore these issues in a variety of ways.
A valuable tool in helping to prepare young people for their
role as global citizens. Age 9-13.
Caring for Young People's Rights, by Jan Nicol and
Dan Kirk, ed. By Roland Case, publ. jointly by The Critical
Thinking Consortium (TC2) and Rich Curriculum Resources, 2004,
Address: The Critical Thinking Consortium, 7811 Granville
Ave., Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3. For more info and price (about
$28) see website: http://public.sd38.bc.ca/TC2.
This title is one of about 19 in their series "Critical
Challenges across the Curriculum".
TC2 aims to promote critical thinking from primary to post-secondary
education, and each unit in this book does so. Master handouts
for each activity are provided. Students explore the factors
affecting their quality of life, and also in several other
countries. They consider entitlement to basic human rights
and compile a Charter of Young People's Rights. After comparing
this charter with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
they decide on amendments to the class charter. The students
then compare the rights they enjoy with those of a young person
in another country. They learn about criteria for effective
international development, and use these to judge some NGO
projects. They study the complexities in planning an effective
development aid project, and then design one which would support
the rights of the young person in another country. Gr 5-12.
ABC:
Teaching Human Rights, UN 1989, UNAC*, 56 pp, E/F $9.00.
This book provides basic information for teachers in primary
and secondary schools who want to foster awareness and knowledge
of human rights and the sense of reciprocity and universality
upon which they are based. It also contains information on
some practical activities for the classroom. K-12.
Human
Rights: An Activity File, by Graham Pike and David Selby,
Bacon and Hughes Ltd , GBR*, $45.
This book by two renowned global educators provides group
discussion activities, experiential activities and role plays
and simulations to bring the issues alive to students. Gr
4-12.
Human
Rights in Plain Language, Amnesty International (AI*),
40 pp, ISBN 84-86874-19-X, $5.00.
This illustrated booklet on the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights is targeted toward children and is entertaining and
simple. Gr 1-6.
Our World, Our Rights: Teaching about Rights and Responsibilities
in the Elementary School, by J C Schmidt, P A Manson,
T A Windschitl, Amnesty International USA 2002, AI*, 170pp,
$10.
A handbook for Learning about the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights. It encourages students to be active in the classroom
through discussion, role-play, and physical movement, including
brainstorming and circle time. Gr 2-8.
Pepito's
Speech at the UN, Pepito's Journey, Pepito's World, UNAC*,
each about $5.00.
For more information see Stories
section. Gr 5-6.
Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, UNDPI, UNAC*, E/F $1.00 .
This booklet contains the complete text of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, the historic document which outlined the
fundamental rights of all people.
Caring
for Young People's Rights, by Jan Nicol and Dan Kirk,
ed. By Roland Case, publ. jointly by The Critical Thinking
Consortium (TC2) and Rich Curriculum Resources, 2004, Address:
The Critical Thinking Consortium, 7811 Granville Ave., Richmond,
BC V6Y 3E3. For more info and price (about $28) see website:
http://public.sd38.bc.ca/TC2.
This new title is one of about 19 in their series "Critical
Challenges across the Curriculum".
TC2 aims to promote critical thinking from primary to post-secondary
education, and each unit in this book does so. Master handouts
for each activity are provided. Students explore the factors
affecting their quality of life, and also in several other
countries. They consider entitlement to basic human rights
and compile a Charter of Young People's Rights. After comparing
this charter with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
they decide on amendments to the class charter. The students
then compare the rights they enjoy with those of a young person
in another country. They learn about criteria for effective
international development, and use these to judge some NGO
projects. They study the complexities in planning an effective
development aid project, and then design one which would support
the rights of the young person in another country. Gr 5-12.
Sharing
a Better Life Together Through Human Rights-The Quebec Charter
of Human Rights and Freedoms explained to young people,
by C. Leduc and P. deMassy, 1989, Modulo Editeur, 233, av
Dunbar, bureau 300, Mont-Royal, QC H3P 2H4, (514)738-9818,
$13.95 + $2 p/h.
A beautifully produced, comprehensive and practical manual
that explains the rights, freedoms and responsibilities in
the Quebec Charter. High school. Also in French.
Human
Rights: An Activity File, by Graham Pike and David Selby,
Bacon and Hughes Ltd , GBR*, $45.
This book by two renowned global educators provides group
discussion activities, experiential activities and role plays
and simulations to bring the issues alive to students. Gr
4-12.
Breaking
the Silence: Human Rights Violations Based on Sexual Orientation,
AI* 1997, 92 pp $10.
This book breaks the silence concerning those who are threatened
with harassment and violence because of their sexual identity.
It includes dozens of carefully documented cases which illustrate
the grim reality of human rights abuses against gay men and
lesbians, and lists groups around the world working to end
the oppression of sexual minorities. High school.
It's
About Time! Human Rights are Women's Rights, AI* 1995,
152 pp $8.
This report launched AI's 1995 campaign for the protection
of women's human rights. The report highlights the situation
of women in 75 countries,a nd outlines how much work must
be done for there to be equality. High school.
Seeing
the Rainbow, Canadian Teachers Federation, www.ctf-fce.ca
, CTF*, $15.
Presents to teachers some of the social and political contexts
in which bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender and two spirited
issues have been, are being, and need to be addressed.
Racism and Education: Different Perspectives and Experiences,
CTF*, $15.
Twelve essays on the history and presence of racism in the
education system, and insights into changes needed in the
role of education and teachers. An enlightening resource and
catalytic tool for teachers and others.
UNA
booklets: can be purchased from UNAC*, and the texts are
available online: www.unac.org
in English and French
- What
Kind of World....? E/F. Designed to teach youth about
the UN system and global issues from a Canadian perspective,
primarily for teachers of Gr 6-8.
- A
Human Rights Resource Manual for Secondary Schools
- Refugees:
A Canadian Perspective:
Aimed at teachers at secondary level.
- The
Kid: A
manual by youth to combat racism through education.
- The
Canadian Contribution to UN Peacekeeping,
small booklet
Gandhi:
The Truth Can Fight, by Ann Lee Finkel, Ti-Jean Press,
Powell River 1997 $9.95
A biography of Gandhi written for high school aged students
provides an intimate glimpse into the ideals and actions of
one of the the best known theorists and practitioners of non-violence.
The final chapter 'Gandhi's Gifts' gives a glimpse of where
and how his ideas continue to bloom.
Broken
Bodies, Shattered Minds: Torture and Ill-treatment of Women,
AI*, 2001, ISBN 1-887204-25-3, $10.95.
Sometimes the perpetrators of acts of violence against women
are agents of the state, or members of armed groups fighting
against the government. However, much of the physical, mental
and sexual abuse faced by women is at the hands of people
they know - husbands, fathers, employers, or neighbours.
Amnesty
International Canada's Publications & Video Catalogue
includes printed reports on human rights violations in many
countries, eg, China, Kosovo, Turkey, etc. AI*, www.amnesty.ca/library/catalogue.html
The
United Nations in our Daily Lives, AI*, $5.00. E/F
A quick run through the various UN agencies and how they impact
on daily living, including a few personal scenarios for each
section.
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