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The Universal Declaration of Human
RightsBy: The UN
The Document
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1948 in Paris.
• It was created after the turmoil and conflicts experienced through World War II.
• It represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled.
Deciphering the Declaration
• You will each receive one of the thirty rights from the Declaration to take a closer look at.
• On your index card, write the article number of your right at the top. Then, rewrite your right in a way your classmates can understand; make it “current.” Write your name on the back.
• Use a dictionary or thesaurus to figure out what certain words mean.
• Study vocab until everyone is finished.
The High School Declaration of Human Rights• In a small group, you will now create The High School Declaration of Human
Rights.
• In your group, decide on 10 to 15 common courtesies you would like to see in your high school environment from your peers.
• These may be similar to the actual Declaration of Human Rights, but get creative and stay school appropriate
• Use markers to make your declaration on the butcher paper provided. The best ones will be selected to go on display.