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Grade 7 · Social Studies · Unit 6 of 7

Human Rights Around the World

Declarations, laws and standing up for fairness.

What your child practises

Practises human rights legislation around the world, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the rights of children and Canadian and New Brunswick law, and taking action as a global citizen. It follows the Grade 7 social studies skill descriptors on rights and responsibilities and on civic engagement in the New Brunswick curriculum.

New Brunswick Curriculum skill descriptor: Civics: Rights and Responsibilities, Civics: Civic Engagement · issues relating to human rights legislation around the world and actions as a global citizen

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    What is discrimination?

    • sharing a snack
    • treating everyone equally
    • waiting in line
    • treating people unfairly because of who they are

  2. Question 2

    Malala Yousafzai received the Nobel Peace Prize for…

    • writing a cookbook
    • exploring space
    • speaking up for girls' right to education
    • winning a race

  3. Question 3

    Why is freedom of the press important?

    • it helps hide the news
    • it keeps secrets
    • it lets people learn what is happening
    • it stops opinions

  4. Question 4

    Which of these is a fundamental freedom in the Charter?

    • freedom to hurt others
    • freedom from school
    • freedom from taxes
    • freedom of expression

  5. Question 5

    What is child labour?

    • work that harms children or keeps them from school
    • helping with chores
    • volunteering
    • an after-school job with safe hours

  6. Question 6

    What is the right to clean water?

    • only cities get water
    • everyone should have safe water to drink
    • water is a luxury
    • water is optional

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