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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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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
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- None