Peacemaking

These resources will help students investigate the topic of peacekeeping.

Competition versus Collaboration

This activity allows students to explore the concept of competition versus collaboration and to understand that conflicts are easier to manage when the people in conflict work together, trust one another, and strive to maintain their relationship.

Quotes on Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Each member of the class will be given a quote from this list.

Find an image of the author. Using a tool like www.canva.com, produce your own poster consisting of the quote and an image of the author. Research how what the author did in their life and work reflected their quote on conflict. Add this to a textbox in your poster before printing it off for display.

What makes a great peacebuilder?

Each member of the class will be given the name of an acclaimed peacebuilder from the following list. Using any sources available to you, answer the following questions.

• 1. What did your peacebuilder accomplish?
• 2. With whom did they work to build peace?
• 3. What strategies did they use to build peace, for example, listening to others, negotiation, mediation, nonviolent action?
• 4. What kind of changes were the result of their work?
• 5. What is the most important thing other people should know about them?