Home Economics - Junior Secondary 2 - Fundamental Human Rights

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 7

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Home economics

TOPIC: Fundamental Human rights

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) State the rights of a child
2. ) Define human rights violation and give examples

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

NOTE

FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS

Rights of a Child

The rights of a child are specific protections and freedoms intended to safeguard the welfare and development of all children. These rights are enshrined in international conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), as well as local laws in many countries, including Nigeria. Key rights of a child include:

1. Right to Life and Development – The right to survival and to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally.
2. Right to a Name and Nationality – Every child has the right to a name, identity, and nationality.
3. Right to Education – The right to receive an education that promotes overall growth and prepares them for the future.
4. Right to Health – Access to healthcare, nutrition, clean water, and a safe environment.
5. Right to Protection from Abuse and Neglect – Protection from all forms of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect.
6. Right to Parental Care and Family Life – The right to grow up in a caring family environment, ideally with both parents.
7. Right to Freedom of Expression – Freedom to share thoughts, opinions, and ideas.
8. Right to Leisure, Play, and Culture – Time for rest, recreation, and cultural activities.
9. Right to Protection from Child Labor and Exploitation – Protection from work that may be harmful to a child’s development or education.

Human Rights Violation

Human Rights Violation: A human rights violation is any action or omission that infringes on the basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to individuals. These violations may be carried out by individuals, groups, or authorities, including governments, and they harm the dignity, freedom, and well-being of the victims.

Examples of Human Rights Violations:

1. Arbitrary Detention or Imprisonment – Detaining individuals without a fair trial.
2. Torture and Inhumane Treatment – Physical or psychological torture, degrading treatment, or punishment.
3. Child Labor and Exploitation – Forcing children to work in unsafe conditions or engaging them in exploitative practices.
4. Discrimination – Denying someone equal treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.
5. Suppression of Freedom of Speech and Assembly – Preventing individuals from expressing their opinions or gathering peacefully.

EVALUATION:

1. List three fundamental rights of a child and explain why each one is essential for a child’s development.
2. What is meant by a child’s right to protection from abuse and neglect? Provide an example of how this right can be safeguarded.
3. Define human rights violations and explain how it affects individuals and communities.
4. Give two examples of human rights violations and discuss their impact on the affected individuals.
5. How does the right to education benefit children, and what are the potential consequences if this right is denied? 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively