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Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators - Middle School Edition
Collector:
Ann V.
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Lesson Planet
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Rather than just talking about giving peace a chance, with the 15 resources in this collection middle schoolers learn the skills they need to become peace builders. The lessons were developed by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Established by Congress as an independent, nonpartisan institute, the USIP's mission is to “increase the nation’s capacity to manage International conflict without violence.” Through interactive and collaborative activities, students learn how about the challenges of and rewards of being an agent of change.
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active listening, arguments, attitudes, behavior, character building, civics, communication, compassion, conflict resolution, conflicts, democratic values, emotions, empathy, feelings, governments, human needs, international relations, interpersonal communication, leadership, life skills, listening, mediation, negotiation, opinions, peace, personal growth, perspectives, persuasion, persuasive techniques, power, problem solving strategies, reflective writing, relationships, research reports, role playing, social justice, social skills, speaking skills, teamwork, trust, world cultures, commercials, compromises, discussion skills, global conflicts, historical research, making observations, needs vs. wants, non-verbal communication, non-violence, observational skills, persuasive arguments, problem solving techniques, self-awareness, strengths, world peace, brainstorming, behavior intervention, the nobel peace prize, the peace corps
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