Lesson Plan
Peace Pathways Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice conflict resolution strategies—active listening, “I” messages, and empathy—to navigate disagreements constructively in real-life scenarios.
Building conflict resolution skills promotes empathy, reduces classroom disruptions, and empowers 7th graders to maintain healthier peer and family relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Key Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Peace Pathways
What is Conflict?
Key Strategy #1: Active Listening
Key Strategy #2: “I” Messages
Key Strategy #3: Empathy
Modeling a Conflict Resolution
Role-Play Activity
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Warm Up
