Human Rights Vocabulary Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Human Rights Vocabulary Mat" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.


Human rights vocabulary mat for 3rd to 5th grade: 12 key terms with kid definitions and icons, from dignity and equality to treaty and delegate. Part of our Human Rights Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Give each student a copy to keep in a folder during a Human Rights Day unit. Students use it when they read and write, and can quiz a partner on the terms.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students about human rights and the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Human Rights Vocabulary Mat?
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Give each student a copy to keep in a folder during a Human Rights Day unit. Students use it when they read and write, and can quiz a partner on the terms.
What is the Human Rights Vocabulary Mat?
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One page with 12 boxes, each with a term, a small picture and a short definition: human rights, declaration, United Nations, dignity, equality, freedom, justice, delegate, article, treaty, citizen and responsibility.
Can I use the Human Rights Vocabulary Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Human Rights Day resources are there?
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15 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Human Rights Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Human Rights Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Human Rights Day resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Human Rights Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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