Lesson Plan

Power

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A short video asks viewers to think about power in new ways. The narrator suggests that there are different types of power, 10 different sources of power. After watching the video, class members study a series of scenarios and identify the source of, the kinds of power, and the positive or negative effects of the power demonstrated by each of the characters.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups rewrite the scenarios so that they demonstrate the positive uses of the different types of power
Classroom Considerations
  • Eighth in a series of nine conflict resolution resources designed to be used in order
Pros
  • The scenarios permit viewers to consider both the short term and long terms effects of how people exercise their power
  • An answer key is provided for the different power scenarios
Cons
  • None