Lesson 4:
Human Rights Throughout History—Philanthropy and History of Human Rights Activists
Handout 1
How Would You Feel?
Think about the following questions as you read each scenario. Be ready to defend your position on each scenario.
How would you feel if you were treated unfairly?
How would you feel if someone else were treated unfairly?
As a citizen, what action could you take to help the people in need?
Scenario 1: Every classroom in your school gets a 20-minute recess except your class. Day in and day out your class has to work while other students are outside enjoying themselves.
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Scenario 2: Only the boys have homework. The girls never have extra work at night. The girls enjoy their evenings by reading, playing games, having friends over, and participating in sports.
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Scenario 3: Your favorite thing to do after a sporting or school event is to go to your neighborhood Quick Mart to buy a slushy drink. The owners of the store will not allow kids younger than 9˝ years-old buy slushy drinks.
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Scenario 4: If your last name begins between the letters A-M, you may quietly work wherever you want in the room. You may work with a partner and decide what work you want to do for the day. If your last name begins between the letters N-Z, you must work at your desk alone and do all the assigned worked or face the consequence of scrubbing the lunchroom floor.
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