EQ: How can we resolve conflicts?Aim: How can we examine The Nobel Peace Prize winners to determine the

qualities of a good peacemaker?Do Now:1. How would you describe Peacemaker? Give me an

example.2. Is it easier to make peace or have wars? Explain your

reasoning3. Why might they honor someone who beings about

peace? Explain

Objective-

• Students will research a Nobel Peace Prize winner to determine the qualities of a peacemaker.

Nobel Peace Prize Background• The Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded to individuals

who work to promote peace. Four U.S. presidents have been awarded this honor in recognition of their work encouraging peace among nations.

• Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1833 and worked as an engineer and inventor throughout his life. In 1867 he patented an explosive material called dynamite that sold well and brought him great wealth. When he died in 1896, his will revealed that his fortune was to be used for Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 124 Nobel Laureates since 1901.

Vocabulary

• League of Nations: an international federation of nations founded in 1919 to promote world peace and cooperation; replaced by the United Nations

• armament: the total military power of a country, including weapons and supplies

• imperialism: the policy of extending the authority of one nation over others by obtaining more land or through economic or political dominance.

• neutral: not taking any side in an argument or dispute

• thorny: difficult or painful to approach or deal with

Activity/ Task-

• Mr. Megna wants to start up a website that examines famous Peacemakers. He needs your help to research some of these peacemakers and compare and contrast them. Design a comparison chart of two winners. Compare the two Peacemakers. What qualities were similar? What qualities were different? Make sure you identify the qualities of a good Peacemaker and explain how these qualities can be used in mediation class.

Activity #1 research day- Nobel Peace Prize Winners

• Mikhail Gorbachez• Rigoberta Menchu• Henry Kissinger• Mother Terease• Lech Walessa• Menachem Begin• Oscar Arias-Sanchez• Martin Luther King Jr.• Nelson Mandela• Desmond Tutu• Anwar Sadat• Willy Brandt

Activity #2- On your chart paper include comparison chart.

Activity #3-

• Identify people you believe could be a recipient of the Nobel Piece Prize. (Could be a family member, friend or teacher). Write a paragraph describing the qualities deeds, and thoughts and why you feel this person is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Activity #4-

• Write an essay describing “how can I become a Peacemaker”.

Summary/ Conclusion-

• Assessments will be made each day during this activity about Peacemaking.

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