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The Search for Mid-East Peace

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders demonstrate an understanding of the competing forces and their demands in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process by completing a "Force Field Analysis" (developed by John Rossi at Virginia Commonwealth University) and by...
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Curated OER

The Palestinian/Israeli Peace Process

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research the history of the conflict in the Middle East and why the peace process is so complex. They step out of their "comfort zone" and examine both the Palestinian and Israeli perspectives of the conflict with an open mind....
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Curated OER

Creating a World of Peace at Home and Abroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to the various lives of children in other countries. Using current events, they compare and contrast the events in America with that of the country they chose. They review the importance of peace and the spirit...
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Curated OER

Sculptures for a Peaceful Planet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a symbol that is a visual representation that will be used in a three dimensional sculpture. The sculpture can be envisioned into a larger work and requires students to learn about other materials that can be used for...
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Curated OER

A Kingship Rested in Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate, by decades, important events in Middle Eastern history, King Hussein of Jordan's influence on these events and how it affected U.S. foreign policy and produce a timeline representing the five decades in King Hussein...
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Curated OER

Peace and Non-Violence: the Teachings of Gandhi

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the Gandhian philosophy. They define certain elements such as power, beauty and discuss what they know about the struggle for independence in India. Finally students collaborate to discuss Gandhian principles to extend...
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Writing
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September 11th (Essay Prompt)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students read the essay prompt pertaining to September 11th and write an essay about how people of diverse backgrounds could have a peaceful coexistence.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Picture of a boy

For Students K - 2nd
In this coloring worksheet, learners color a picture of a boy holding up a peace sign. Students also color his hat, clothes, and camouflaged designed bag.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Voices of Hope and Seeds of Peace

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read reflective essays to gain an understanding of the experiences of young people growing up in an area at war. Students locate groups who bring together opposing sides in a conflict for purposes of reconciliation.
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Curated OER

Healthy Girls, Healthy Villages

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider the impact of education. In this global issues lesson plan, students explore the effectiveness of the Camp GLOW program in Niger. Young scholars discuss the issues that face women and girls in Niger and identify...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Turtle Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers consider the future of endangered species. In this conservation lesson, students view a slide show and use mathematical data to construct a prediction for the survival of an endangered species. This lesson includes,...
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Curated OER

Using Effective, Evocative Writing as a Model

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study an author's style to strengthen their own writing. They read an author's account of the resiliency of the Malian people and about their culture. They examine her focus on Malian women.
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Activity
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A Peaceful World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students recognize the rights of children, what they mean, how the rights are violated, and how students can uphold those rights. Students express their knowledge and feelings about a right of their choosing.
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Interpreting Behavior: Expanding Our Point of View

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore perspectives. In this diversity lesson plan, students examine cultural perspectives and world views as they complete activities that challenge them to compare American norms to norms of other cultures.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fill-In - October Event in History

For Students 7th - 12th
A lot has happened in the month of October in the past 100 years or so. Kids fill in the blank for 31 events, each of which occurred on a day in October. Each event can be found in a New York Times article from the past 100+ years....
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Making a Difference in the Midst of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What can individuals do to give peace a chance in the Middle East? Through a series of activities including viewing segments from a PBS video, class members learn about the complex history of the conflict and about efforts to promote...
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Education World

Black History 103

For Students 7th - 8th
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the 1949 Arab-Israeli peace accord? Who wrote many famous rock-and-roll songs? Who helped start the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)? A matching...
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Curated OER

Kosovo: A Thousand Year Old Border Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students present proposals and negotiate with other representatives to bring lasting peace to the area through a simulated "Summit Conference."
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BBC

EU, UN, and Commonwealth

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Find out how international government organizations work to face global issues. Learners examine if major organizations like the EU, UN, and Commonwealth are effective at tackling big issues like animal protection. They think about...
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Curated OER

"I Never Knew That!"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Incorporating To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, narrative writing, and friendly letters, this lesson is ideal for any number of units in your classroom. First, read chapter 10 of the novel, noting Scout and Jem's reactions to their...
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Worksheet
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Writing Exercises: The Role of the United Nations

For Students 7th - 8th
When did the United Nations begin? Have they been successful at keeping peace? And, what is the Declaration of Human Rights? Each of these questions needs a complete and well-thought-out answer, it's up to your class to do the job. Great...
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Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Spontaneous Inventions

For Teachers 3rd
Reading out loud can be a real thrill for some, and a real issue for others. Teach your class that reading with inflection and fluency can be as easy as singing a song. They'll first analyze two Bobby McFerrin songs for intonation,...
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Novelinks

The Giver: Guided Imagery

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Guide your class through the imagery of Lois Lowry's The Giver with a peaceful meditative experience. After you create a serene environment in your class, read through a provided script in which kids sift through their favorite...
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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Let’s Count!: Challenge Activities (Theme 5)

For Teachers K Standards
Challenge young scholars with a counting-themed series of activities. Your counters will write invitations to a feast, create books about dinner parties and animals, design posters, draw pictures of their favorite peaceful places,...

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