Activities
Conflict Resolution
"I want this, I want that, that's the whole problem in the world is GREED!"
Resolution Model 1
A simple model students use to resolve basic conflicts in their lives using concessions and compromise.
Resolution Model 2
Using same model, students pair up to complete the model using a personal conflict then they create and present a skit outlining concessions and compromise.
Neighbours
View video from Youtube link, answer comprehension questions then use resolution model to find concession and compromise to resolve conflict.
Role Playing
Using role playing cards provided, students role play conflicts in each scenario and attempt to produce resolution using concession and compromise. Lots of fun!
Decision Making
"If you don’t use your mind, then whose mind are you using? Somebody who doesn't give a dang for you."
Using Your Mind
Viewing slide #( Nazi murdering civilian), students are challenged to to analyze the character's decisions in this scenario.
Using Your Mind: Research
An opportunity to investigate conscientious objectors(Quakers, Cassius Clay).
Using Your Mind: Harold Stanley Article
The students will challenge the idea that soldiers could refuse to take orders because they would be shot. Harold Stanley was in My Lai in 1968 and looked Lt. Calley in the eye and said "No". This is an excellent article about courage and taking a stand against evil.
Using Your Mind: Harold Stanley questions
Comprehension questions to support the article above.
Using Your Mind: Creative Writing
Activity to make students think about important decisions they will have to make (smoking, alcohol, drugs, sexual activity, petty crime) and about using their own mind or being used by others. Needs careful teacher guidance.
Hangman
View Hangman video using Youtube link and answer the comprehension questions that should lead to class discussion around bystander issues in school community, local community and the world at large.
The Home Front
"Keep your mouth shut about nasty things in wartime, but anyway, when I came home, I wouldn’t say a thing... it was too horrifying!"
Activity
An open-ended opportunity for students to explore how war is portrayed in the media and consumer goods today and the similarities and contrasts to Mr. Langford’s depiction of war.