Peace, Violence and War
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A World At Peace
Recommended age: Elementary (Grades 2-6) Three one-hour sessions Source: PBS |
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Companion Curriculum to Blood Diamond (Film)
Personal and Collective Responsibility, Natural Resource Exploitation and Conflict, Corporate Social Responsibility and Accountability Recommended age: High school - Adult groups Source: Amnesty International USA Human Rights Education Program |
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Educator’s Guide for Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know
Violence against civilians: sieges and sanctions. Are laws to protect civilians during times of war strong enough? Source: Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Information System |
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Do we have alternatives?
This is a role-play activity that addresses issues of: Interpersonal violence and Bullying Complexity level 3 (1 - 4) 90 minutes Source: Manual on Human Rights Education with Young People – Council of Europe |
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Living in a perfect world
This activity starts with a quiz on proverbs and wise sayings that reflect different aspects of being at peace, and goes on to let participants reflect on the meaning of peace, inner peace, peace with others and peace with the environment and developing peaceful behaviour Complexity level 3 (1 - 4) 90 minutes Source: Manual on Human Rights Education with Young People – Council of Europe |
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Money to spend
This activity uses activity cards in small group discussions to decide a family budget. There is an element of role-play. The issues addressed include the distinctions between “wants” and “needs”, state expenditure and militarisation and the opportunities that could come from the peace dividend Complexity level 2 (1 - 4) 90 minutes Source: Manual on Human Rights Education with Young People – Council of Europe |
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Living without Violence
To encourage thinking and action about living without violence Recommended age: 8 - 9 years Source: SSEHV |
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Martha’s Story. The Impact of Armed Conflict
Raise students’ awareness of the effect of armed conflict upon civilians. Increase students’ understanding of the impact of armed conflict upon children in particular. Explore solutions and programs that can help children and teens in times of armed conflict Recommended age: Grades 9 - 12 Two lessons Source: TeachUNICEF |
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Martha’s Story. The Impact of Armed Conflict
Raise students’ awareness of the effect of armed conflict upon civilians. Increase students’ understanding of the impact of armed conflict upon children in particular. Explore solutions and programs that can help children and teens in times of armed conflict Recommended age: Grades 6–8 Two lessons Source: TeachUNICEF |
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Peaceful Communities for All
Through authentic, meaningful learning activities, children will acquire the foundation blocks of peacefulness: basic trust, self-awareness, a positive self-esteem, confidence, initiative, autonomy, and creativity. Recommended age: Early childhood (Grades Pre-K - 2) Four lessons Source: TeachUNICEF |
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Play the game!
This is a simulation based on the idea of playing a game of cards. However, not all the players are playing the game fairly. It deals with issues about conflict and conflict resolution. Complexity level 3 (1 - 4) 45 minutes Source: Manual on Human Rights Education with Young People – Council of Europe |
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Power station
Power is often associated with violence. This activity uses creative group work to address issues of violence in the community, and ways to solve the problems of violence Complexity level 3 (1 - 4) 90 minutes Source: Manual on Human Rights Education with Young People – Council of Europe |
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The Ladder of Torture
Examines personal values regarding torture Variable time Source: Human Rights Resource Center: Human Rights Education Series, Editor: Nancy Flowers |
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The death penalty as a form of torture
Source: Amnesty International USA |
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The kite runner companion curriculum
The Kite Runner chronicles the lives of specifically two boys, Amir and Hassan within the politically, socially and culturally charged landscape that is Afghanistan 5 Lessons Source: Human Rights Education Program, Amnesty International USA |
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Teachers' Guide to Hotes Rwanda
HOTEL RWANDA deals with a range of issues that are very difficult for most people, let alone students, to understand. This guide provides a framework for teachers to engage students in activities and lessons that will allow them to gain a greater understanding of these issues Four lessons Source: Human Rights Education Amnesty International USA |
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This Land Is Our Land
Develop an understanding of the concept of a border and how borders are developed Recommended age: Grades 9 - 10 Five 45 - minute class periods Subjects: Global History and Geography Author: Mirla N. Morrison |
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Torture
A human rights education resource on torture Recommended age: 13+ Subjects: Citizenship, PSE, Modern Studies or Sociology Source: Amnesty International |
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Transitional Justice – Reconciliation Talks
Simulation for Use in Youth and Adult Education. Complete Manual with Role Cards and Guidelines for Facilitators Source: Humanity in Action Deutschland |
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Violence in my life
This is a discussion activity in which people explore their experiences of inter-personal violence Complexity level 3 (1 - 4) 60 minutes Source: Manual on Human Rights Education with Young People – Council of Europe |
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War Dance Companion Curriculum
The curriculum guide for War Dance provides activities and lessons to engage learners THIS GUIDE in a discussion of issues which seem difficult and complex, such as the history of conflict, the role of child soldiers and the livelihood of internally displaced people within Uganda Four Lessons Source: Amnesty International USA Human Rights Education Programme |
