Teach: Building Bridges, Cultivating Skills, Developing Next Gen Citizens

Teaching Resources

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Reflect and Analyze

Reflective and Analytical Exercises

These exercises usually require a full class period and ask students to make connections, weigh perspectives, and analyze reasoning.

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Develop Skills

Lessons to Develop Skills

These exercises aim to equip students with necessary skills to be engaged and capable citizens.

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Role Play

Case Studies and Simulations

Cultivate new ways of thinking about history and social studies by reflecting on the different factors that shape our own perspectives and points of view.

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Collaborate

Team Building Activities

Utilize these activities to break the ice, cultivate relationships, and bring groups together whether in the academic space, homerooms, clubs, organizations, retreats, or sports teams.

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Stop and Consider

Warmup/Closure Prompts

Sometimes a simple prompt is all it takes! Find short prompts, stories, pictures, and quotes to get students thinking and talking.

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Learn More

Additional Resources for Teachers

This section provides articles, research, and materials related to conflict resolution. It is intended to support teachers seeking background information, professional development, or materials that might provide ideas for lesson development.

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Get Involved

Opportunities for Student Involvement

The Carter School provides a variety of ways students can connect with peace and conflict resolution topics and activities.