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Research current and proposed peace talks around the world with this New York Times instructional activity, Using the Darfur peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria as a starting point, middle schoolers create a news program on the subject. They propose a future role for the United States in Darfur if the Abuja peace talks do not end the violence in the region. Additionally, they consider the notion of conflict resolution in their own lives and at the international level.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2006
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