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Having an education is a human right.

Human Rights

Human rights help protect people’s safety, fairness and dignity. This KS2 Citizenship quiz explores what rights are and why they matter in everyday life.

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Fascinating Fact:

Everyone has the right to food, water, and a safe place to live. These are important for health and wellbeing.

In KS2 Citizenship, pupils learn that human rights are basic protections and freedoms that belong to all people. This topic helps children think about fairness, respect and how communities can support people’s wellbeing.

  • Human rights: Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person.
  • Dignity: Being treated with respect and value as a person.
  • Responsibility: A duty to act in a sensible and respectful way towards others.
What are human rights in KS2 Citizenship?

In KS2 Citizenship, human rights are basic protections and freedoms that every person should have, such as being treated fairly and safely.

What is the difference between rights and responsibilities?

Rights are things people should have or be able to do, while responsibilities are actions people should take to respect others and help communities work well.

Why do children learn about human rights?

Children learn about human rights so they can understand fairness, respect other people, and know that everyone deserves to be treated properly.

1 .
What is the name of an agreement between countries to share the same law?
Convenience
Conversion
Invention
Convention
It can also be called a treaty
2 .
Which group of children are excluded from having rights?
Naughty children
Children with blue eyes
All children have rights
Year 6 children
No one is excluded no matter where they live in the world
3 .
Up to what age does the Children’s Rights apply?
16
17
18
21
Once you are 18 you still have human rights
4 .
What is a need?
Something people need to survive
Something children want for Christmas
Something you use to have fun
Something that helps you to do your homework
Can you think of any needs?
5 .
‘With rights comes responsibility’. What does this mean?
We have to pay for our rights
If we aren’t responsible we lose our rights
Only responsible people have rights
We have to respect the rights of others
The opposite of respect is disrespect
6 .
Which of these is NOT a need?
Food
Shelter
Computer
Water
We could not survive without food, water and shelter. Everything else is a want
7 .
Which is not a right?
To have food and water
To have freedom
To have an education
To have new trainers
You might want new trainers, but this isn't a need!
8 .
Which situation has broken someone’s right?
A young girl is not allowed to have a new dress
A little boy is sent to bed early for misbehaving
A year 6 boy is not allowed to go to the swimming baths
A country's government does not allow girls to go to school
Remember - children have a right to education
9 .
Which organisation set the standard for Human Rights around the world?
Unicef
United Nations
English Heritage
Greenpeace
The UN (United Nations) was established in 1945
10 .
What is the name of the convention for children’s rights?
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Convention of Children’s Rights
Children Rule OK
Right to be a Child
Do you know your rights?
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Rules, rights and responsibilities

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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