Story of Our Rights and Freedoms - Human Rights and Democracy
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.
Find Out
Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.
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.
