Lesson Plan

Taking a Step Toward Peacebuilding

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What can someone do to increase the peace? Pupils take small steps toward a big peacebuilding role in the final lesson plan in a 15-part unit. Individuals identify their roles as a peacebuilder and create a stepping stone that reflects their beliefs.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Team up with the art department to have pupils create real stepping stones using their paper versions from class, then place them in the school's courtyard 
  • Use the stepping stone as a summative assessment for the peacebuilding unit
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to include time for some reflection on student work if the lesson is completed as the finale in the series
  • Have Internet access available in case scholars need to locate a quote to place on their stepping stones
Pros
  • Included extension activities provide additional opportunities for collaboration before the final project
  • The activity is simple yet impactful
Cons
  • None