Description

Each of the ten lessons in this resource has a theme and a keyword which provide a focus for the lesson. Learning objectives outline the knowledge, attitudes and skills that are developed during each lesson. A list of necessary resources is provided along with posters and worksheets.  An ‘introductory activity’ to set the scene is described followed by a ‘development activity’ to extend and deepen children’s understanding, attitudes and skills in relation to the lesson theme and keyword. An optional extension activity is offered to extend the learning into other curricular areas.

Big Ideas in this Resource

The key learning objectives targeted in ‘Lift Off’ are:

• An appreciation of the uniqueness and diversity of human beings.
• To distinguish between and understand the characteristics of needs, wants and rights.
• An appreciation that with rights come responsibilities.
• Development of an understanding of and familiarity with the Convention of the Rights of the Child.
• An exploration of the right to a home.
• An exploration of rights in conflict.
• An appreciation and understanding of human rights promoters and defenders.

Suggested Use

For use with 8 – 10 year old children to introduce and explore human rights issues.

For use as the second resource in the LIFT OFF Initiative, a comprehensive human rights education programme that aims to promote a whole school approach to human rights education.

For use as part of Social Personal Health Education (SPHE) or Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (PDMU) Curriculum at primary level.

Further reading

Further resources in the LIFT OFF Initiative:

• The Right Start (4  – 7 year olds)
• Me, You, Everyone (9 – 11 years)
• ‘Suas Linn’, an Irish language version of this resource, is also available.  Available from: https://amnesty.ie/resources/education