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Youth Activist Toolkit

Overview

Download five sessions of lessons, worksheets and powerpoints for students to research a human rights issue they feel strongly about and carry out a campaign action to bring about change.

Resource details

Publication date

Resource types

Activity pack, Lesson plan, Teaching resource, Secondary education resources

Age level

Secondary education

Age group

11 to 14 years

Education themes

Campaigning for individuals, Freedom of expression, Teach human rights

Issue

Freedom of expression

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Additional informaiton

  • Session 1: Choosing an issue 
  • Session 1 film: Over To You http://vimeo.com/6716313
  • Session 2: Formulating an objective and action
  • Session 3: Understanding research skills
  • Session 4: Independent work: Research, preparation and action
  • Session 5: Evaluation
  • Research skill sheets: Interviews, observation and questionnaires
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