Can there be peace in Cambodia? Immerse your class in a realistic negotiation setting during a riveting simulation. Learners assume the roles of key players in a group sparring with an opposing group to try to achieve peace in the midst...

Can there be an end to conflict on the island of Sri Lanka? Young peacekeepers explore the decades-old struggle between the three distinct religious groups that call Sri Lanka home in hopes of finding a resolution. The role-play activity...

Two's a negotiation, but three's a mediation! Demonstrate the differences between the two processes through a role-playing instructional activity. The activity familiarizes pupils with the role of a mediator and examines the types of...

War-torn Kosovo is experiencing another crisis—thousands of broken-down cars clogging the damaged highways, making travel impossible. Which local auto shop owner will get the contract to clear the road for progress? After some research,...

What does it take to be a great negotiator? Learners discover the factors that affect the negotiation process through group discussion and brainstorming. An installment in a series of peacebuilding activities compares the needs and wants...

How do you handle conflict? Individuals look inward to determine their own conflict style through group discussion and a short quiz. The sixth installment in a series of 15 conflict management lessons examines how our feelings and...

What happens when two parties can't come to agreement? Scholars explore the role of a mediator through part 10 of a 15-part series of peacebuilding lessons. Through individual work and role play, pupils brainstorm solutions until they...

After a lesson plan like this one, your class won't hesitate to negotiate! Pupils pair up and negotiate opposing sides of a conflict during the ninth installment in a 15-part series. Once they determine their wants and needs, individuals...

Let's make a deal! Are real negotiations as simple as they are in the game show? Scholars learn the art of negotiation during the 8th lesson plan in a series of 15. The activity kicks off with a fun group negotiation, then explores the...

When warring countries come together to negotiate peace, there's so much at stake! Discover the viewpoints of the participants in the Paris Peace Talks to end the Vietnam conflict through an engaging simulation. Learners collaborate...

War-torn Palmyra needs your help! Young negotiators play the part of citizens of opposing countries through an eye-opening simulation. The fictional countries of Siwa and Nizwa stand at the brink of war, and your class' job is to create...

Many teenagers in your class have not experienced violence in their lives, much less as a daily occurance. But some pupils are not so lucky. Bring hope to your class that violence is not an inevitable part of life, and that they can...

What's the most effective way to get what you want? Middle schoolers practice negotiating without arguing in a lesson focused on clear communication.

After viewing a video on party conventions, group members familiarize themselves with the Democratic Party and Republican Party platforms. Then, young people collaboratively develop a party platform for the voice of youth with ideas that...

What makes a good negotiator? Viewers find out with the eighth installment from the Crash Course Business Soft Skills series. The video covers an array of helpful topics, including how to negotiate for a higher salary. Scholars also...

Life is all about compromise, from asking for a higher salary to haggling over the price of a car. Using an empowering video, scholars learn how to negotiate—a difficult yet helpful skill. They discover how preparation, goal setting, and...

Negotiating can be a win/win experience if the involved parties apply the skills and techniques offered in a lesson about negotiating to settle differences.

When to negotiate and when not to negotiate, that is the question at the heart of this conflict resolution lesson. Class members watch a short video about negotiation tools, read an article about negotiation tips, and engage in role play...

Students examine reasons for "taking a stand" on difficult issues. In a simulated exercise, students determine their stance (agree, disagree, no opinion) on an issue. They explore negotiation processes, search for a compromise, and...

Learners access prior knowledge of the Rights for Earth lists and the Global Charter for Basic Rights. In this basic rights lesson plan, students create guidelines for an imaginary planet to protect basic rights. Learners share their...

Students study the three main concepts of contracts: Offer, Acceptance and Consideration. They negotiate a contract to get the best deal for themselves or their client and name several contracts that they have participated in.