Notes for Teachers

Students United for Humanity was developed as a resource for 10th grade Language Arts/Humanitas. It can also be used as a social studies unit.

Students research the United Nations goals, structure and function as well as its position on human rights and use this as a model to form an organization within the classroom that recognizes human dignity and fosters human rights. They will work in teams to develop and present a plan for developing a school culture united for humanity.

Prior to beginning this WebQuest project, a field trip to the United Nations in New York would be an ideal experience for your students. If not possible, a virtual field trip can be taken.

The teacher should familiarize the students with Thinking Maps® as tools to organize their thoughts and illustrate their plan.

Curriculum Standards

Language Arts Standards - Grades 9-10

Research and Technology

1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary sources.

1.5 Synthesize information from multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.

Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication

1.3 Choose logical patterns of organization (e.g., chronological, topical, cause and effect) to inform and to persuade, by soliciting agreement or action, or to unite audiences behind a common belief or cause.

Students will employ critical thinking skills as they compare/contrast statistical data of social indicators of the United States and other countries represented within their school population.

Resources Needed

To implement this lesson you will need:

Computers with Internet access

Word processing program

Concept mapping software such as Mind Manager or Inspiration would be helpful.

Scoring Guide for assessing the final presentation.

Resource links are provided to use as you guide your students through the process to complete this WebQuest.