David Livingstone Birthplace’s The Rights of the Child Resource

Download this free teaching resource from David Livingstone Birthplace's to learn more about the rights of children.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3

Subjects: Citizenship, History

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Learn about the right of children.

Did you know that all children and young people have rights? These are listed in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (or UNCRC for short).

Rights make sure that children and young people can live safe, healthy and happy lives. These rights were only introduced in 1991 in the UK. Even today, many children and young people’s rights are not respected. When David Livingstone was a child there was no UNCRC. This meant that David and other children were expected to work just as hard as adults and had less time for school and for play.

Look at the rights listed in this activity. Do you think David’s rights were respected when he was growing up? Are your rights respected today?

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3

Ages: 7-11, 11-14

Subjects: Citizenship, History

Topics: Georgians, Industrial Revolution

Type: Education Pack, Worksheet

Use: Yes (my name, role & school)

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About David Livingstone Birthplace.

The David Livingstone Trust (DLT) includes the Listed Building of his birth, surrounding parkland, and the 2,000 piece David Livingstone collection.

David Livingstone’s Birthplace is a dynamic visitor experience where people can learn about and be inspired by Livingstone’s story, his childhood home and their collection.

Today they continue Livingstone’s mission by enabling people from Scotland, Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond to engage in intercultural dialogue and participate in the world as active global citizens.

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