Lesson Plan

Understanding Conflict Causes Plan

Students will analyze conflict causes and learn resolution strategies to manage disagreements effectively.

Understanding the roots of conflicts empowers students to navigate disagreements and create a supportive classroom environment.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Exploration

20 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Resolution

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Why Do Conflicts Happen?

Introduce the lesson with a clear title and outline the session's objective: exploring the causes of conflicts. Remind students that understanding these causes can help them manage disagreements more effectively.

What is Conflict?

This slide defines conflict in simple terms. Emphasize that conflict isn't always negative—it can be a chance to learn and grow if managed well.

Common Causes of Conflict

Present common causes of conflicts. Use examples to illustrate how these causes can appear in everyday life. Encourage students to think of examples from personal experiences.

Real Life Examples

Use this slide to showcase concrete examples of conflicts and ask probing questions to prompt student thinking. Consider asking students if they've observed similar situations.

Discussion Prompt

Facilitate an interactive discussion. Ask students to discuss in small groups what might be the deeper reasons behind the conflicts in the examples. Guide them to think critically about possible solutions.

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Why Do Conflicts Happen?

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