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KWL chart What we know about Human Rights. What we want to know about Human Rights? -Have a discussion about Human Rights and what they are -Brainstorm possible rights that every human has -Write a list of Rules and Responsibilities (Human Rights) for classroom and discuss their importance.
 * This wiki covers the Unit Development: ** ** -Objectives ** ** -Lesson Plans ** ** -References / Resources ** ** Below is a brief overview of what each lesson entails. ** ** Lesson One 3.1 **

** Lesson Two 3.2 ** Watch BTN video, something to do with Human rights? [] (Stolen Generation) -Brief discussion. Are our views on Human Rights still the same as the last lesson? Any new ideas etc -Brainstorm different cultures and religions and discuss how Human Rights may vary between these groups. Do some people not get the right that they deserve? -Play song by Archie Roach. Discuss what have we learnt about the stolen generation. []

** Lesson Three 3.3 ** -Watch Trailer for Rabbit Proof fence [] -Discuss what may happen in the movie. Make predictions. What Human rights are being denied? Watch short clip from movie (8.35 – 00.11.20) where Molly is being taken from her family. After watching get students to complete a reflection activity- How would you feel if you were Molly? What Human Rights are being taken away from Molly and her family?

** Lesson Four 3.4 ** The students in the class will have the opportunity to listen and discuss ideas about Human Rights with an Indigenous Australian Elder. The elder will talk through a presentation involving dancers, of a story of Indigenous ways. Elders can be contacted through Indigenous Organisation throughout Australia such as the Njernda Aboriginal Corporation which services Echuca & District.

** Lesson Five 3.5 ** What do we see in the media regarding Human Rights? This is the main focus of the lesson. Students will use the knowledge gained so far in this unit to discuss and present their views on human rights in Australia.

** Lesson Six 3.6 ** At the beginning of the lesson, each student will present their views on the value of human rights(a follow on from the previous lesson)This lesson focuses on the students reaching out to the school and local community to promote human rights issues by writing letters to the principle about ways that the school could focus on human rights.

** Lesson Seven 3.7 ** Contributing knowledge of Human Rights and creating a action plan to increase equality.

** Lesson Eight 3.8 ** KWL chart Reflect on the Unit