CPWC Day 11 - Defining Human Rights

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Objective:  Define "human rights" as presented in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Explore human rights in the contemporary world.

Task:  Good morning!   We'll begin class with an analysis of Eleanor Roosevelt's quote and the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  Then, after we discuss the categories of human rights, you'll begin watch the public service announcement and find a news story for your assigned article of the UDHR.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Thursday, February 11 - Labeled West Africa map (from packet) due in class
• Tuesday, February 16 - Chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Wednesday, February 17 - Labeled Central Africa map AND South & East Africa maps (from packet) due in class
• Thursday, February 18 - Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in Schoology (must be submitted by 8:00 am for credit)
• Friday, February 19 - Reading Quiz - Chapter 18 (index card may be used)
• Thursday, February 25 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 29 - Unit 2 Test

Extending class activities:

• Go to the official UDHR website to read an illustrated version of the document.