This week, we talked about the rights to food, water, a healthy life, and a home. Students reflected on the rights that we have as citizens (and children), and the responsibilities that accompany those rights. We thought about children who don't always have those rights guaranteed, and on Friday we wrote letters to refugees through the Red Cross as we reflected on the right to a home.
We will be discussing rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizens in communities around the world, and considering whether they are the same as or different from those of Canadian citizens.
Students will also learn how individuals and groups contribute to positive change in the world. They will also be thinking about how their actions might affect people elsewhere in the world and how the actions of others might affect them. The respect for and equality of all human beings are central to our lessons.
During this unit, I encourage you to ask your child about children’s rights and basic needs. Ask them to share with you the stories we are studying in class, and share with them examples of how you and members of your household have helped others in a time of need.