Civic Education

Refugees are a painful living reminder of the failure of societies to exist in peace. People should be able to lead productive and independent lives in their home communities. Sadly, they are sometimes forced to flee because of abuse, violations of their rights and various forms of social breakdown, including war. These issues are linked to concepts such as justice, equality, tolerance, freedom, minority rights and the formation of community. Refugees can be the subject of work units on human rights, nationalism, racism, immigration, persecution and war.

9-11 year olds	Refugee Children Unit Plan Lesson Plans Lesson 1: Jacob's Story Lessons 2 and 3: Children's Rights
12-14 year olds	Refugee Teenagers Unit Plan Lesson Plans Lessons 1 and 2: This is for real Lesson 3: Separation Lesson 4: Being Mum or Dad when they are gone Lesson 5: Military recruitment
15-18 year olds	Refugee Women Unit Plan Lesson Plans Lesson 1: Perceptions of Women and Girls in Different Communities Lessons 2 and 3: Refugee Women - Survivors Twice Lesson 4: Empowerment - Helping Refugee Women and Girls to Help Themselves