By comparing multiple versions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, students gain insight into the motives of those who crafted it.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Analysing Gerald’s Character
Students develop their understanding of the character Gerald, exploring the differences between his treatment of Eva/Daisy and Sheila, whilst reflecting on Edwardian gender expectations.
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Bearing Witness to Eva Smith
Students reflect on Priestley’s portrayal of Eva Smith and consider the symbolism of having a character who only appears in the narrative second-hand.
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Justice & Human Rights
Creating a Better World
Students devise a creative way to present their plan for pursuing the dream of universal human rights today.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Defining Human Rights
Students create a definition for a "right" in order to explore the challenges faced by the UN Commission on Human Rights to create an international framework of rights for all human beings.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Eric's Decisions and Consent
Students consider the role power plays in the interactions between characters, focusing on the relationship between Eric and Eva, before discussing consent.
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Justice & Human Rights
Examining the Immediate Historical Context
Through a timeline activity, students learn how World War II and the Holocaust shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Exploring Social Inequality
Students explore social inequality in the UK, discussing how an individual’s background can impact their opportunities before examining graphs that display social inequality and employment trends.
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Justice & Human Rights
Fulfilling the Dream
Students explore the challenges and logistics of enforcing the articles of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Justice & Human Rights
Human Rights and Educating Global Citizens
Students question how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights impacts the way they see themselves as citizens of the global community.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Inspecting Inspector Goole
Students create an identity chart for Inspector Goole, analyse his parting words, and look for clues to uncover who or what Inspector Goole is.
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Justice & Human Rights
LGBTQ History and Why It Matters
Students learn about two millennia of LGBTQ history and reflect on how that history is represented in their textbooks and curricula.
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