This is actually a very well known site, but the reason why I chose it is mainly because of the video. Right now I'm having some lessons concerning our community and it's problems. So I'm using the video to establish a discussion about what people think about the "power of one" so far in our discussions we have talked only about the problems society has, but we haven't considered talking about the solutions...and this could be a really good way to introduce them to my class.
There are ten cartoon which explain the children's rights. They are for both children and adults.
With its captivating images and cross-cultural appeal, animation is the perfect tool for informing children about their rights and society about its obligations.
It's a good way to encourage a discussion about children's rights in particular and the Human rights in general.
A lesson plan with the activities and audio about the refugees. It has variety of activities, there's also a downloadable audio and a text of the article. It can be used to compare the words "imigrant" and "refugee" and to talk about the problems of these groups.
Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. There is a lot of information here about what this organization does, the results, a lot of articles and videos. A good source to find materials for the lesson about human rights.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was set up in Peru in order to investigate and present a report of what had happened in Peru as a consequence of the action of the Shining Path.
The aim of the final report is that we should not forget our history so that we do not repeat it. The video shows an exhibit of photos and a survivor who speaks to the audience in Quechua.
Beacuse of that learning by playing is a teaching method, this site contains many math games that add motivation and entertainment while you learn!
This site is also contains many maths video and maths puzzles and many more that waiting you for trying!!