### Lesson Plan: Visit to Agencies Responsible for the Protection of Human Rights
#### Class: Senior Secondary 1
#### Subject: Civic Education
#### Duration: 3 hours (including the visit)
#### Topic: Visit to Agencies Responsible for the Protection of Human Rights
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#### Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify various agencies responsible for the protection of human rights.
2. Understand the roles and functions of these agencies.
3. Recognize the importance of human rights and how they are protected and upheld.
4. Gain insights into how they can contribute to human rights protection in their community.
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### Plan Outline:
**I. Introduction: (30 minutes)**
1. **Greeting & Roll Call: (5 minutes)**
- Ensure that all students are present and accounted for.
2. **Icebreaker/Engagement Activity: (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to brainstorm and share what they know about human rights.
- Discuss briefly any recent news stories related to human rights.
3. **Objective Explanation: (5 minutes)**
- Clearly state the objectives of the day's lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding the agencies responsible for the protection of human rights.
4. **Briefing for the Visit: (10 minutes)**
- Inform students about the agency they will visit.
- Discuss the schedule, the activities they will engage in, and the behavioral expectations during the visit.
**II. Field Visit: (1.5 hours)**
1. **Travel to the Agency: (20 minutes)**
- Arrange for transportation to the human rights agency.
2. **Welcome and Introduction at the Agency: (10 minutes)**
- The agency representative welcomes the students.
- Brief introduction to the agency’s work, mission, and key personnel.
3. **Presentation/Workshop at the Agency: (40 minutes)**
- Agency provides an overview of their functions, key programs, and success stories.
- Q&A session where students can ask questions.
4. **Interactive Activity: (20 minutes)**
- Role-playing or small group discussions facilitated by the agency.
- Scenario-based activities where students can think critically about human rights issues and solutions.
5. **Conclusion at the Agency: (10 minutes)**
- Recap of key points.
- A brief discussion on how students can engage with or support the agency.
**III. Returning to School and Debriefing: (1 hour)**
1. **Travel back to School: (20 minutes)**
2. **Debriefing Session in the Classroom: (40 minutes)**
- **Reflection Time: (10 minutes)**
- Students individually jot down their observations, thoughts, and what they learned from the visit.
- **Group Discussion: (15 minutes)**
- Students share their reflections in small groups.
- Discussion on the most impactful part of the visit and any surprising information.
- **Class Discussion: (10 minutes)**
- Representative from each group shares key points discussed in their groups with the entire class.
- Teacher summarizes common themes and learning points.
3. **Conclusion and Homework Assignment: (5 minutes)**
- Assign a short essay or report on the visit to the agency, asking students to include their reflections, what they learned, and how they think human rights can be better protected.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Transportation arrangements
- Writing materials for students (notebook, pen/pencil)
- Permission slips (if required)
- Recording devices (if students need to document the visit)
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#### Assessment/Evaluation:
1. Participation during the visit and in-class activities.
2. Quality and insightfulness of the student’s reflections and group discussions.
3. Graded homework assignment (essay/report).
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#### Follow-Up:
- Organize a discussion panel with local human rights activists.
- Develop a classroom project on human rights awareness and protection.
- Encourage students to participate in or volunteer with local human rights organizations.
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### Teacher's Notes:
- Ensure all logistical elements (like transportation and permissions) are well arranged in advance.
- Consider any accessibility needs of students for the visit.
- Foster a respectful and engaging atmosphere both during the visit and in class discussions.