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Lesson plan: Why do we fight?
From the Key Stage 1 classroom activities on
Global Citizenship themes online resource
Age group: 5 - 7
Aims:
For pupils to appreciate some of the causes of conflict and to begin
to develop strategies of conflict resolution; to look at different
viewpoints, identify unfairness and take appropriate action; to
empathise with and respond to the needs of others and to be aware
that our actions have consequences.
What to do:
This activity is adapted from Primary Values by Alison
Montgomery and Ursula Birthistle.
Ask the pupils to think about why children might argue over possessions,
friends, sport, etc. Discuss the pupils' suggestions and ask who
feels they have argued for the same reasons. Ask pupils to think
about situations at home or at school that can lead to fights. Use
these as scenarios for role play in small groups. Ideas could include
an argument over watching television, a fight over a football or
book, a family row about bedtime or going out to play, or being
wrongly accused and not getting a chance to explain. After each
group acts out its scene, ask for class suggestions for resolving
the problem. (Note that reversing the roles is an effective way
of building empathy.)
Planned outcomes:
That pupils gain increased awareness of the causes, and possible
resolution of difficulties.
Curriculum links:
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England
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Scotland
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Wales
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PSHE/Citizenship:
- To recognise choices they can make, and the difference between
right and wrong; to consider social and moral dilemmas that
they come across in everyday life (e.g. aggressive behaviour);
to ask for help.
Literacy Hour:
- Year 2, term 1.
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PSD:
- Interpersonal relationships; to demonstrate respect and
tolerance for those whose opinions differ from their own.
Environmental Studies:
- Conflict and decision making.
English:
- Talking and listening.
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PSE:
- To begin to express their own views and ideas; to recognise
and express their own feelings.
Oracy:
- To participate in drama activities and improvisation; to
listen with growing attention and concentration so that they
respond appropriately and effectively to what they have heard.
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From the Key Stage 1 classroom activities on
Global Citizenship themes online resource
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