IPCC - Do we need a Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities?

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 7 Civics and Citizenship:

• How values, including freedom, respect, inclusion, civility, responsibility, compassion, equality and a ‘fair go’, can promote cohesion within Australian society (ACHCK052)

Relevant parts of the Year 7 Civics and Citizenship achievement standards: Students explain the diverse nature of Australian society and identify the importance of shared values in promoting a cohesive society

General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – Lead discussions with students, and support them in independent work and thinking

• Individual devices capable of accessing the internet (optional)
• Student writing materials
• United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (optional)

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Empathy
• Creativity
• Global citizenship
• Leadership

Cool would like to thank the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation for generously supporting the development of these lessons.