This module takes place within the context of the Interconnected World Unit for 6th Grade Social Studies Students in Denver Public Schools. This module is designed as a case study where students take an in- depth look at one particular human right that the UN established a series of goals around - the right to an education.
For the module, students focus on children's' rights , in particular the right to an education. With an emphasis on GLE 1 which focuses on the influence of individuals, countries, and organizations on international events, students read sources on the UN's goals for promoting education, and evaluate the success of the international community at increasing all children's' access to an education, a vital human right.
After weighing the evidence, students write a letter to the UN General Assembly arguing if the international community has been overall successful, or unsuccessful, at providing access to an education for children and advancing this right. Students examine editorials, infographics, and multimedia sources to gather evidence and deepen their understanding about the teaching task.
Prior to engaging with the module, students should have a solid background on the formation of the United Nations, the UN's purposes, and the Millennium Development Goals. Students should understand that the UN is an international vehicle for prompting and advancing human rights.
