Human & Children's RightsGrade 5 Social Studies for Kids

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the rights of every child.

Human & Children's Rights helps fifth graders learn how countries agreed on rights for every person after World War II. Kids explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  • Grade 5 · Ages 10–11
  • 1 lesson
  • 1 game
  • 4 practice questions
  • About 10 min
  • Learn it
  • The Why? question
  • Rights in Action
  • Rights Quiz

Social Studies course · Grade 5

Human & Children's Rights · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

After World War II, countries agreed on rights for every person. Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  • Rights in Action

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Rights for everyone

    Kids learn that every person deserves safety, education and freedom.

  • History with meaning

    Learning why these rights were written connects history to today.

  • Standing up for others

    Knowing rights helps kids recognize unfairness and speak up kindly.

Inside Human & Children's Rights

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps.

  2. Step 2 · Think

    The Why? question

    Why should rights belong to every person, everywhere?

  3. Step 3 · Matching game

    Rights in Action

    Match each right to an example of it.

  4. Step 4 · Quiz

    Rights Quiz

    4 questions to check what stuck.

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

Human rights belong to every person, everywhere, just because they are human.

In 1948, the United Nations wrote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt helped lead it.

In 1989, countries agreed on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It's the most widely accepted rights treaty in history.

Children have the right to education, health care, play, a name, and to be protected from harm.

Not every child has these rights yet. People around the world work to change that.

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Read a child-friendly version of the Rights of the Child together. Ask your child which right they think is most important and why.

Talk About It

Why should rights belong to every person, everywhere?

  • Everyone is equally human
  • It protects people from unfairness
  • It helps the world stay peaceful

Practice

Grade 5 Social Studies Practice Questions

Real questions from Human & Children's Rights. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in…

    • A.1492
    • B.1948
    • C.2010
    Show answer

    1948

  2. Question 2

    Human rights belong to…

    • A.Every person
    • B.Only adults
    • C.Only rich people
    Show answer

    Every person

  3. Question 3

    Which is a right of every child?

    • A.A new phone
    • B.Candy every day
    • C.Education
    Show answer

    Education

The full course has 4 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Human & Children's Rights · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Human & Children's Rights is a grade 5 social studies course for kids ages 10–11. That is Year 6 social studies in the UK and Year 5 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

After World War II, countries agreed on rights for every person. Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Along the way they practice: Rights in Action.

How long does the course take?

About 10 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Human & Children's Rights is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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