Being an UPstander

On Being an

UPstander​

"You have enough rights - stand up for someone else..."

Poll

"You have enough rights . . . it's time we stood up for others"

To what extent do you agree with the above quote?

• I fully agree - we have so many rights here in NZ, while people in other countries need our help

• I somewhat agree, but not fully

• I somewhat disagree, but I get the point

• I totally disagree with this quote

​In a two week holiday this man saved Jewish children. He broke the law, committed fraud... is he a hero or a criminal?

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Watch the video on the next page

Poll

In your opinion: Is Nicholas Winton a hero or a criminal?

• Hero

• A bit of both

• Criminal

Open Ended

When, in your opinion, is it justified to break the law? When could you break the law but still be a hero? (Note: I'm NOT encouraging illegal behaviour here!)

Irena Sandler is another person who broke the law saving 2500 children. If the video didn't play, try this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QSf0MraA_A

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On being an UPstander​

Irena Sandler

Open Ended

Can you be a hero without breaking the law? Of course you can! Share a time you stood up for someone else - when you were an upstander. If you can't think of such a time share what human right you would most like to stand up for - for others.

Audio Response

You are powerful. One person can make a difference.

To conclude our study about WW2 and Human Rights, share briefly (30 seconds) what you have learned that has been important to you.

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