Lesson Plan
Conflict Crushers Guide
Students will learn to identify common school conflicts and apply practical resolution strategies through guided discussion, modeling, role-play mediation, and reflective practice.
Building conflict resolution skills fosters a safer, more respectful school climate by empowering 7th graders to manage disputes calmly and collaboratively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Room
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Conflict and Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Modeling Effective Resolution
10 minutes
Step 4
Student Mediation Role-Plays
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Resolution Strategies
What Is Conflict?
Strategy 1: Active Listening
Strategy 2: Calm Tone
Strategy 3: “I” Statements
Strategy 4: Collaborative Brainstorming
Summary & Next Steps
Activity
Rubric
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