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Lesson Plans

Peace, Violence and War

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A World At Peace
Recommended age: Elementary (Grades 2-6)
Three one-hour sessions
Source: PBS
File Size: 34 kb
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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
File Size: 307 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 134 kb
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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
File Size: 185 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 370 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 260 kb
File Type: pdf
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Living without Violence
To encourage thinking and action about living without violence
Recommended age: 8 - 9 years
Source: SSEHV
File Size: 167 kb
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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
File Size: 517 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 841 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 2078 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 218 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 174 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 29 kb
File Type: doc
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The death penalty as a form of torture
Source: Amnesty International USA
File Size: 124 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 5305 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 1425 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 95 kb
File Type: doc
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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
File Size: 105 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 227 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 122 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
File Size: 1304 kb
File Type: pdf
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