Lesson 1: Roots and History of International Day of Peace Objective 1 Time: 45 minutes Resources: World map, pictures of historical figures related to peace Introduction: Discuss the concept of peace and introduce the International Day of Peace Development: Show the children a world map and explain the origins of the day. Discuss historical figures who promoted peace Conclusion: Reflect on what they have learned and discuss the importance of peace Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph about why peace is important |
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of International Day of Peace Objective 2 Time: 60 minutes Resources: White doves, peace symbols, art supplies Introduction: Introduce symbols of peace and their significance Development: Have students create their own peace symbols using art supplies Conclusion: Discuss the importance of symbols in promoting peace Assessment: Have students present their creations and explain the meaning behind them |
Lesson 3: Connecting International Day of Peace to Daily Life Objective 3 Time: 45 minutes Resources: Journals, pens Introduction: Discuss how peace can be incorporated into daily life Development: Have students write about ways they can promote peace in their own lives Conclusion: Share ideas as a class and discuss the impact of small acts of peace Assessment: Review the journal entries and provide feedback on their reflections |
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts of International Day of Peace Objective 4 Time: 60 minutes Resources: Books on peace, discussion cards Introduction: Introduce key concepts related to peace Development: Use discussion cards to explore different aspects of peace Conclusion: Summarize the main concepts discussed and their importance Assessment: Have students create a mind map showing their understanding of peace concepts |
Lesson 5: Peace Around the World Objectives 1, 2, 3 Time: 60 minutes Resources: Videos, images of different cultures Introduction: Explore how peace is celebrated in different countries Development: Show videos and images of peace traditions around the world Conclusion: Discuss similarities and differences in how peace is celebrated globally Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph comparing peace traditions in different countries |
Lesson 6: Promoting Peace in the Community Objectives 3, 4 Time: 45 minutes Resources: Poster materials, community contact information Introduction: Discuss ways to promote peace in the community Development: Have students create posters with messages of peace to display in the school or community Conclusion: Plan a small peace-promoting activity to carry out in the community Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of the posters and the impact of the activity on the community |