“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ¯ Margaret Mead
Speak Truth to Power: Everyone Has Rights PSA Contest
Use your research skills and your creativity and enter the Speak Truth to Power PSA Contest.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE RIGHTS IDENTIFIED IN THE UDHR AND CREATE A 60-90 SECOND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT INCLUDES:
What is the selected human right and why is it important?
How is this human right being denied for some?
What might it be like to be denied this right?
What can be done to help others achieve their rights?
Why is it important that everyone achieve their rights?
Become a Defender
http://rock-your-world.org/
Use the following links to guide your research:
Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate School Library
KidsInfoBits
Google Safe Search for Kids
http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/
http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml#a5
http://www.kidsgoglobal.net/the-issues/human-rights/
The students who joined Sawmill's lunch and learn Human Rights Defenders group worked tirelessly on studying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and researching how some are denied these basic human rights. Check out the public service announcements they created! We are so proud of them! These are the future leaders of our world!
The following video was created by Courtney in Mr. Zeilinski's class. It demonstrates that Article 18 of the UDHR is not guaranteed in all countries. Her video was a contest winner!!
Another Contest winning PSA created by the students in Mrs. Schoenemann's class: