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Using Words to Work Things Out
Young scholars use appropriate words to resolve a conflict or a problem. In this appropriate words lesson plan, students participate in a role play, building a puzzle, and creating a good classroom environment and use words that are...
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Following Chain of Command
Students examine the concept of "chain of command" as it relates to the workplace. They discuss who they should speak to if they are having a problem at work, discuss how to respectfully approach their boss, and discuss when it is...
Advocates for Youth
How Well Do I Communicate with Others?
So many of life's problems could be resolved with proper communication. Teenagers work on replacing negative messages with positive messages, active listening techniques, and communicating assertively in a series of classroom activities.
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Vectors
High schoolers listen to a lecture and complete a number of problems as they go. There are a variety of examples given and they are guided through the problem solving steps for each of the real-world scenarios regarding the purpose of...
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Biomedical Devices for the Eyes
Young scholars study the structures of the human eye. In this eye device lesson students examine different eye problems and devices that can help to resolve them.
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What Would You Do If?
Students investigate the concept of how nature needs to be conserved. They examine how man has had a positive and negative impact. Students work in teams to make up scenarios with problems and then propose environmental solutions.
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Personal Code of Ethics
Tenth graders develop a personal code of ethics and relate their personal code of ethics to school situations. They discuss steps they will take to resolve ethical issue at school and develop a personal plan to advocate for an ethical...
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Decision Making
Young scholars, in groups, explore different ways to solve problems. They identify positive and negative consequences and make a group decision.
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Put Yourself in Check
Eighth graders identify what it means to utilize and accept personal responsibility in relationships with others and why it is important to have a self-awareness during conflict. They also role play spontaneously a common conflict among...
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What's The Story?
Teams of learners integrate reading, writing, math, social studies, and science in this simple, yet effective lesson. They work in groups in order to solve a ten-step problem which requires internet research, the use of a calculator, and...
Marion County Schools
Popcorn Literacy
Popcorn is a tasty part of a culminating activity designed to motivate readers to share important literary elements. The popcorn fills the inside of a white paper bag that is transformed on the outside into a presentation tool with the...
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What Can I Do?
Students identify their feelings and examine constructive ways of handling conflict. In this conflict lesson students discuss how to communicate their feelings and resolve conflicts.
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Conflict Resolution Trade-book
Students discover ways of dealing with conflicts at school by reading a guide. In this psychology instructional activity, students identify how conflicts are started with fellow classmates by reading a trade-book with their class. ...
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Housing
Students prepare for life on their own after graduation. They explore various types of housing available in the United States. Students study about caring for a home including how to resolve problems and repairs.
US Institute of Peace
Mediating Conflict
Two's a negotiation, but three's a mediation! Demonstrate the differences between the two processes through a role-playing instructional activity. The activity familiarizes pupils with the role of a mediator and examines the types of...
Workforce Solutions
Workplace Ethics
An activity that focuses on workplace ethical dilemmas asks groups how to respond to a series of scenarios. First, the class brainstorms a list of ethics that apply to employers, then a second one that applies to employees. Using their...
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What Can I Do?
Young scholars discuss feelings and ways to deal with problems. In this conflict resolution lesson plan, students identify their feelings and learn ways to resolve conflicts with others.
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Vectors Via the Calculator
Eighth graders resolve vector problems without the knowledge of math. In this vectors lesson students with poor math skills get a chance of passing the course.
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Vectors
In this vectors worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 7 various types of problems related to vectors. First, they find the third side and the angle labeled in each right triangle. Then, students resolve each of the vectors into its...
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Designing Connections: Bringing Communities Together
High schoolers design a community and write a persuasive essay selling their design. In this community relations lesson, students learn about design concepts and use problem solving skills to design structures and events that will bring...
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Using Words to Work Things Out
Students recognize a problem and how to resolve it. In this lesson, students listen to The Hating Book and discuss the events of the story. Students answer comprehension questions and relate to their own experiences. Students role play...
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Yellowstone Fires
Students assume the role of environmental biologists and help several government agencies resolve the debate surrounding "let it burn" policies in national parks.
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Tolerance in Times of Trial
Learners view the treatment of people of Japanese and German descent during World War II. They explore the problems in assigning blame to populations during times of war. They identify modern examples of discrimination and stereotyping.
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Business Strategy with Asia: Outsourcing or Not?
Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing personnel resources to Asia. They investigate through internet research as well as community business leaders why businesses outsource to other countries. In the end,...