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Perspectives on Peace Lesson PlanPerspectives on Peace Lesson Plan
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US Institute of Peace
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 hrs
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Perspectives on Peace

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This Perspectives on Peace lesson plan also includes:
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition (English version)
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition (Spanish version)
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition (French version)
  • Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators (High School Edition) and the Common Core Standards
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Much like a garden, once the seeds of peace are planted, they need to be tended! How can humankind make and keep peace? The second installment in a series of 15 peacebuilding activities focuses on different perceptions of peace. The lesson uses group discussion and a creative collage to explore individuals' definitions of peace.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

peace, the peace corps, conflict, conflict resolution, conflicts, global conflicts, discussion skills, group discussions, perspectives, life skills, character building, collages, brainstorming

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • As part of their collages, have groups locate a proverb about peace and incorporate it into their work
  • Have the class create their own peace symbol that ties in with their own definitions of peace

Classroom Considerations

  • Make sure you have enough newspapers/magazines, construction paper, and glue for groups to complete their collages

Pros

  • Helps learners comprehend that peace has different meanings in different communities, cultures, and countries
  • A nicely-appointed teacher's guide ensures you have access to all of the planning resources and printables needed for a great lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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