Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Human Rights and Democracy

Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Human Rights and Democracy

  • Secondary
  • Year 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • The Arts
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Human Rights
  • Social Action
  • ...

Developed in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission, The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Year 8 Civics and Citizenship unit explores the rights and freedoms of citizens and how Australians can actively and responsibly participate in their democracy. 

These resources are designed to assist students in building a critical understanding of human rights and responsibilities, and to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills to apply human rights in everyday life. 

Tune in

Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.

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Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Tuning In

  • Secondary
  • Year 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Homelessness
  • Human Rights
  • Social Action

Find out

Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Understanding Democracy

  • Secondary
  • Year 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Homelessness
  • Human Rights
  • Social Action
  • Lesson
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Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Democratic Dissent

  • Secondary
  • Year 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Homelessness
  • Human Rights
  • Social Action
  • Lesson
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Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Our Democratic Freedoms

  • Secondary
  • Year 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Homelessness
  • Human Rights
  • Social Action

Take action

Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.

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Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Human Rights in Our Community

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Homelessness
  • Human Rights
  • Social Action
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