In a world of conflict, choose to be a peacebuilder. Young scholars research a chosen peacebuilder from the past or present before creating a billboard project with that person's name, accomplishments, and prominent quotes. 

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Instructional Ideas

• Use alongside a lesson on leaders of peace throughout history, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malala Yousafzai
• Extend the lesson with a brainstorming activity on how to integrate peacebuilding skills into the classroom or school community

Classroom Considerations

• Requires at least 70 minutes for implementation
• Does not provide concrete examples of peacebuilders; you will need to find specific examples from the linked websites

Pros

• Includes accommodations for different learning styles
• Exit ticket prompts learners to reflect on their own actions as well as their chosen peacebuilder

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.5.1 RI.5.2