Lesson Plan

Navigator’s Guide Session 1

Students will articulate what conflict is, share personal experiences, and learn the four components of the Conflict Compass to prepare for guided role-plays.

Building a shared understanding of conflict and its emotional dynamics empowers students to recognize patterns in peer disputes and equips them with a common framework for resolution.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Sharing Conflict Experiences

10 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Conflict Terms

10 minutes

Step 3

Present Conflict Compass

15 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Introduction

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up Debrief

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Conflict Compass

Use a teal-to-deep-teal gradient (#2AA6A6 → #106F6F). Introduce the Conflict Compass as our roadmap for peer disputes.

What Is Conflict?

Switch to lighter gradient (#1D8C8C → #2AA6A6). Define conflict clearly and connect to students’ experiences.

Quadrant 1: Perspective

Use quadrant-style icon at top-right. Emphasize taking another’s viewpoint.

Quadrant 2: Emotion

Show a small emotion icon. Encourage students to name feelings.

Quadrant 3: Needs & Interests

Use a needs icon (heart or hand). Stress digging deeper than surface issues.

Quadrant 4: Actions & Solutions

Display a lightbulb icon for solutions. Connect back to prior quadrants.

Role-Play Instructions

Refer students to their [Conflict Compass Handout](#conflict-compass-handout). Prepare scenario cards and timer.

Wrap-Up Prompts

Use a soft gradient fade. Prompt reflection and jot notes on chart paper.

Lesson Plan

Navigator’s Guide Session 1

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up: Sharing Conflict Experiences

Step 2

Introduce Conflict Terms

Step 3

Present Conflict Compass

Step 4

Role-Play Introduction

Step 5

Wrap-Up Debrief

Slide Deck

Conflict Compass

What Is Conflict?

Quadrant 1: Perspective

Quadrant 2: Emotion

Quadrant 3: Needs & Interests

Quadrant 4: Actions & Solutions

Role-Play Instructions

Wrap-Up Prompts

Game

Discussion

Cool Down

Conflict Navigator

Karen Sullivan