Lesson 3: Protecting Citizenship Rights

Send In Activity 3
Writing a Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Think of a group or a cause whose rights and freedoms you would like to protect and write a charter for them. (15 marks)

You may choose from one of the following categories or pick one of your own.

Animal Rights • pets • farm animals • laboratory animals • wild animals	Senior Citizen Rights • basic needs • emotional needs • social needs	Environmental Rights • air • water • neighbourhoods
Aboriginal Rights • land rights • self-government • hunting and fishing	Student Rights • homework • curriculum choice • resources	Rights of Children • education • recreation • safety
Teenager Rights • education • social • political

Marking Guide

Your Charter of Rights and Freedoms is to contain:

• a title identifying the group or cause you wish to protect in the charter
• a paragraph introduction describing the group or cause and why it needs protection
• a list of five charter rights and freedoms for your cause or group

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