Can anyone become a peacebuilder? A lesson plan on character education challenges scholars to examine the characteristics of well-known peacebuilders. Pupils then look within themselves to discover their own strengths as they relate to leadership and communication.

Concepts

peace, the nobel peace prize, world peace, life skills, character building, personal growth, discussion skills, strengths

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Show examples of great peacebuilders and Nobel laureates on the Nobel Peace Prize website
• Have individuals write about the peacebuilder they identify with the most as a part of a research project
  
  

Classroom Considerations

• Make sure to give the class adequate time for research; plan a separate class period for computer time
  

Pros

• Focuses on ways that anyone can become a peacebuilder, which is important for building character
• The group and worksheet questions give learners a better understanding of peacebuilder qualities and how to build on their own strengths and weaknesses
  

Cons

• None