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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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civics, world peace, peace, personal growth, life skills, leadership, communication, character building, the peace corps, compassion, international relations, governments, commercials, teamwork, social justice, empathy, research reports, the nobel peace prize, historical research, active listening, listening, discussion skills, strengths, conflict resolution, conflicts, global conflicts, mediation, negotiation, needs vs. wants, emotions, trust, opinions, brainstorming, role playing, relationships, world cultures, interpersonal communication, compromises, speaking skills, feelings, perspectives, non-verbal communication, social skills, non-violence, self-awareness, persuasion, persuasive techniques, persuasive arguments, behavior, behavior intervention, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, attitudes, observational skills, making observations, human needs, democratic values, power, reflective writing, arguments
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