Module 1: An Understanding of Peace
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Purpose
This module explores the factors that influence a country’s peacefulness and why peace is more than simply the absence of war.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this module the students will be able to:
- Define peace as more than the absence of violence
- Appreciate the role of the media in influencing our perceptions of peace
- Recognize the differing levels of peace in the world and the factors that impact on peace
- Use the Global Peace Index to examine issues of peace within and between countries
- Articulate ways to overcome the cycle of violence and promote peace
- Work collaboratively, share opinions and respect others
This table is a helpful guide to the activities in Module 1: An Understanding of Peace.
| Activities |
Class Time * |
Handouts to be copied and distributed |
| Activity 1: What do you understand peace to be? |
2x 45-minutes |
| #1 |
9 photos for display |
| #2 |
Definitions and description of peace |
| #3 |
Reflective journal - What do you understand of peace? |
|
| Activity 2: Personal peace |
1.5x 45-minutes |
| #4 |
Personal Peace Survey |
| #5 |
Reflective Journal - Personal Peace |
|
| Activity 3: Determining the peacefulness of a school |
1.5x 45-minutes |
| #6 |
Gladville High School - School profile |
| #6 |
Cheerton High School - School profile |
| #7 |
School profile worksheet |
| #8 |
Drivers of Peace |
| #9 |
Reflective Journal - School Peace |
|
| Activity 4: The Global Peace Index |
3x 45-minutes |
| #10 |
Global Peace Index |
| #11 |
World Map - blackline |
| #12 |
The most and least peaceful countries |
| #13 |
Reflective Journal - What do you understand of peace? |
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| Activity 5: The cycle of peace |
45-minutes |
| #14 |
Reflective Journal - Cycle of Peace |
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