Cross the Line
Rationale: This lesson allows students to explore the concept of competition versus collaboration and to begin to understand that conflicts are easier to manage when the people in conflict work t...
These lessons, activities, study guides, multimedia stories of peacebuilders, and more draw on USIP's work to provide educators with a rich assortment of teaching resources on peace and conflict themes. Featured is USIP’s Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, a curriculum guide developed by teachers, for teachers. Find a resource that is right for you.
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Rationale: This lesson allows students to explore the concept of competition versus collaboration and to begin to understand that conflicts are easier to manage when the people in conflict work t...
Rationale: This exercise is designed to illustrate the necessity of clear and open communication. After each drawing exercise, the participants will begin to realize that open lines of communicat...
Rationale: Effective communication consists of both speaking and listening. Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding. It is an im...
Rationale: An individual’s body language can significantly impact how people interact with him or her. In a conflict situation, it is important to be very aware of what one communicates through n...
Rationale: Often conflicts exist between “insider” and “outsider” groups. This activity allows students to explore the dynamics of keeping people on the” outside”, which often occurs through the...
Rationale: Research indicates that about 80% of our communication is non-verbal. Being able to communicate effectively includes both verbal and non-verbal interactions. In this activity participa...
Rationale: We each have a unique perspective of people and events. This activity explores how very different perceptions can be and questions what happens when people experience things differentl...
Rationale: This activity allows students to begin to explore questions of self-identity and enables them to see what they have in common with others. Objectives: To identify similarities an...
Rationale: This activity provides participants with the opportunity to explore differences and similarities in identity within the group. Objectives: To identify similarities in the group. T...
Rationale: This activity gives participants an opportunity to learn about themselves and about each other. The activity immediately introduces the concepts of self-identity and awareness of one’s...