citizenship education

1. UNITED SCHOOL OF THE HOLY FAMILY
BRATISLAVA - SLOVAKIA

2. SCHOOL CURRICULUM CITIZENSHIP
EDUCATION
1.- 4TH CLASS (6 – 10 YEARS OLD) – THE OBJECTS OF FINE ARTS,
MUSIC, READING
FROM 5TH CLASS – THE SPECIAL SUBJECT CALLED CITIZENSHIP
EDUCATION – ONE LESSON A WEEK
5TH CLASS (11 YEARS OLD) MY FAMILY
6TH CLASS (12 YEARS OLD) CHILDREN'S RIGHTS - BASIC DOCUMENTS
7TH CLASS (13 YEARS OLD) HUMAN´S RIGHTS - BASIC DOCUMENTS
8TH CLASS (14 YEARS OLD) STATE AND LAW
9TH CLASS (15 YEARS OLD) EUROPE UNION AND NATIONAL IDENTITY

3. They speak about the differences between people –
some children have different colour of hair, eyes and
skin, but everybody has
the same
right to live
a good life.

4. Our teachers talk about such
issues as healthy food – what
does the expression healthy
food mean.
.

5. MY
FAMILY
Rights and responsibilities in the
family
Communication in the family
Wellbeing in the family

6. CHILDREN RIGHTS:
1. THE RIGHT TO EQUALITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF RACE, RELIGION, ORIGIN, STATUS
2. THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
3. THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
4. THE RIGHT TO A NAME AND NATIONALITY
5. THE RIGHT TO FOOD, HOUSING AND HEALTH SERVICES
6. ENTITLED TO SPECIAL CARE FOR PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR SOCIAL DISABILITY
7. THE RIGHT TO FREE EDUCATION, PLAY AND RECREATION
8. RIGHT OF PRIORITY PROTECTION AND ASSISTANCE
9. THE RIGHT TO PROTECTION FROM NEGLECT, CRUELTY AND EXPLOITATION
10.THE RIGHT TO PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND EDUCATION IN THE SPIRIT OF
TOLERANCE, PEACE AND BROTHERHOOD

7. THE HUMAN RIGHTS
At the age of 13
they learn about
the human rights,
read the Charter of Human Rights,
discuss them, the person´s
position in society.

8. QUIZ ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS
1) Who has to obey the laws, which determine the
coexistence of people?
a) All
b) Politicians
c) Pupils
2) Which element is the most important for life?
a) Flat
b) Water
c) Car
3) Which children are allowed to work?
a) All of them
b) Those, who are over 12
c) Those, who are 18
4) Which one of these sentences is correct?
a) Handicapped children can′t go to school.
b) Only boys can go to school.
c) All children can go to school.
5) From which age are children responsible for their
criminal actions?
a) From the age of 15
b) From the age of 14
c) From the age of 16
6) What could be the cause of racial discrimination?
a) Skin colour
b) Colour of hair
c) Colour of clothes
7) What behaviour is right in school?
a) To do just, what I like
b) To listen to the teachers, but also the classmates
c) To listen just to a classmate
8) Why do we learn about human rights in school?
a) To know, that we don′t have just rights, but
also duties
b) Not to listen anybody
c) To know, how to behave at home
9) What is the good behavior?
a) To spit on the ground
b) To shout during the lessons
c) To say hello to everyone we meet
10) Write at least one children right:

9. STATE AND LAW
The essence of the state,
and its functions
Forms of government
The legal order of the Slovak
Republic
Civil, family and criminal law

10. EUROPE UNION AND NATIONAL IDENTITY
The facts about the foundation of EU, national and european identity.
They speak about the legal and financial advantages and the fringe
benefits for people in EU.

11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION