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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the accomplishments of recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and create outlines or storyboards for documentaries about the Nobel laureates' lives, achievements and impact. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students learn the meaning of peace, the value of world peace and the individual commitment it requires through discussion and a variety of hands-on activities Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students examine and demonstrate various ways the word peace is demonstrated in different cultures. They discuss why people create signs and symbols for peace, create a personal peace sign, and draw what they think peace looks like. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students reflect on what peace means to them and they decordate with words and images a pinwheel template. They create pinwheels and plant them as an installation project mirroring the "Whirled Peace" installation project started in Florida. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students create their own pinwheels to celebrate World Peace Day. They follow directions carefully and discuss what peace means to them. They share their pinwheel with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students work together to identify the causes of conflict in the Middle East. They evaluate past peace plans and analyze them for their effectiveness. They create their own peace plan and shares it with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students explore through research changes in Japan following A-bomb, discuss how people of all ages can model tolerance and peaceful coexistence, examine Constitution of Japan, and identify its three basic tenants. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research current and proposed peace talks around the world, using the Darfur peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria as a starting point. They create a news program on the subject. Students propose a future role for the United States in Darfur if the Abuja peace talks do not end the violence in the region. They consider the notion of conflict resolution in their own lives and at the international level. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students read the statement of Alfred Nobel and discuss the Nobel Peace Price and its criteria. They consider criteria and selection process to establish a school or community peace award. Students consider potential recipients for the peace award and why each would be worthy of the recognition. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine The Dalai Lama as a Nobel Laureate and research other men and women who have been recognized as peace advocates, as well. They compare and contrast The Dalai Lama's contributions to the world with the contributions of other Nobel Laureates. In groups, they report their ideas to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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