A Teach Peace lesson from Protection Approaches and Circles of Salam. During this lesson, learners will consider how anti-Muslim hate, Islamophobia, and other forms of identity-based violence occur in society through the exploration of a personal story. Learners will then consider how we strengthen our schools and communities by making them a more open, inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.

In this Teach Peace lesson from Scientists for Global Responsibility, learners will combine ethics and the science to assess nuclear weapons. Using Nuclear weapons: a beginner’s guide to the threats from Scientists for Global Responsibility, learners gain an understanding of the science and the effects of nuclear weapons and use that insight to inform their moral reasoning. Using the six sections of the Beginners Guide, learners will explore 1. What is a nuclear weapon? 2. the basic science of nuclear weapons 3. How many nuclear weapons are there? 4. How much destructive power do the nuclear-armed nations have? 5. A nuclear attack: the immediate effects 6. A nuclear attack: longer-term and global impacts

In this lesson from the London Mining Network, learners will find out about a situation in which nonviolent direct action succeeded. This is the story of the successful nonviolent direct action taken by the Mirrar people and their allies against the Jabiluka uranium mine which was to be built on their ancestral land dangerously close to the Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory, Australia. Learners will carry out a guided group research project on the topic. Citizenship and action | Geography

A Teach Peace lesson from Peace Pathways. hen in conflict with another person, we tend to behave in characteristic ways. What conflict style do you use? When do we act like turtle, fox, teddy, owl or shark? Do we tend to always react in one way? What advantages and disadvantages does each type have? Learners will become familiar with the concepts of conflict as a part of life, and of conflict handling skills. They will explore how they behave in conflicts and choices they can make. Wellbeing | Talking and listening

Express opinions about a variety of issues affecting young people across the world, and listen to others’ views. Explore how and why children become ‘child soldiers’, and how it affects their lives in different ways. Build empathy with young people who have not been able to experience childhood. History & Society | Talking and listening

This Teach Peace lesson from the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) uses eyewitness case studies from human rights monitors. Learners will evaluate the human effects of conflict and Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The lesson approaches the issue with an ethos of principled impartiality.

What is the relationship between religion and peace? Some people argue that religion is a cause of war, but many say that their faith is a source of peace. Learners will study teachings from a range of faith traditions, exploring common themes such as the sanctity of life, inner peace, nonviolence, just war and reconciliation. They will consider their own response and what interpretations of peace resonate for them. Religion and ethics | History & Society

In this Teach Peace lesson from World Beyond War, Learners will be introduced to the concepts of direct, structural, and cultural violence. They will think critically and reflect on the different types of violence present in different contexts. Citizenship and action | Talking and listening

A Teach Peace lesson from CRESST (cresst.org.uk). Conflict Resolution in Sheffield Schools Training (CRESST) equips young people with the skills to be peacemakers. In this introductory lesson, designed for the PSHE curriculum in England, students will learn to identify what conflict is and why it starts. Follow-up lessons are available from cresst.org.uk. Wellbeing | Talking and listening

A Teach Peace lesson from Anti-slavery International. Beginning with the 2020 destruction of slave trader Edward Colston’s statue, this lesson from Anti-slavery International looks at slavery’s past and present, inviting learners to consider its impact and how it can be challenged. The learning looks at the connection between racism and slavery, and how these can be challenged today. Citizenship and action | Religion and ethics

A Teach Peace Secondary lesson from West of Scotland Development Education Centre (WOSDEC). Explore Scotland’s connection with Nelson Mandela and feel empowered to take action on issues of importance to them today. Leaners will explore the context of apartheid South Africa and the life of Nelson Mandela and the Scottish anti-apartheid movement and practise speech-making as an awareness-raising tool. History & Society | Citizenship and action | Creative expression ** Curriculum for Excellence Scotland** Curriculum for Excellence: Responsible citizens | Curriculum for Excellence: multi-discipilinary learning levels 2-3 Social Studies | | SOC 3-01aI can use my knowledge of a historical period to interpret the evidence and present an informed view. Social Studies | develop my understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking Social Studies | SOC 2-16b Z | I can gather and use information about forms of discrimination against people in societies and consider the impact this has on people’s lives. Literacy | Reading |LIT 2-15a | I can make notes, organise them under suitable headings and use them to understand information, develop my thinking, explore problems and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate. Social Studies | SOC 3-05a | I can describe the factors contributing to a major social, political or economic change in the past and can assess the impact on people’s lives. Social Studies |SOC 3-06a | I can discuss the motives of those involved in a significant turning point in the past and assess the consequences it had then and since. Literacy | Reading |LIT 3-15a | I can make notes and organise them to develop my thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate National Curriculum, England History | KS3 | challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day | Britain’s place in the world since 1945 Citizenship | GCSE (AQA) | 2. Life in Modern Britain |Identity | The need for mutual respect and understanding in a diverse society   Citizenship | KS4 | human rights and international law History | KS4 | the ability to create their own structured accounts, including written narratives, descriptions and analyses. English Language | KS3 | giving short speeches and presentations… participating in formal debates and structured discussions… English Literature | KS4/GCSE | AO1 - Read, understand and respond to texts History | GCSE | Thematic studies, which can include war, peace and nonviolence “British Values” | Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs SMSC - Moral | | interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and ability to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues.’ Curriculum for Wales

Teach Peace is about relationships at every level, and one is our personal relationship with nature and the earth. This lesson asks learners what relationship they want with nature. They will visit a natural space and prepare a display to celebrate nature on their doorstep. Learn about being an Eco School at eco-schools.org.uk STEM | Religion and ethics | Creative expression

Taking action for climate justice is a Teach Peace lesson from Quakers in Britain. People all around the world are taking action for climate justice. This lesson takes a close look at different challenges and approaches from the Amazon’s indigenous defenders to divestment campaigners in Glasgow. Leaners will become expert in one case study present it to their peers, evaluating diverse actions. Citizenship and action | Geography | History & Society | Talking and listening

Mary Foley’s teenage daughter was murdered at a friend’s birthday party. 18-year-old Beatriz was jailed for life for the unprovoked attack. Explore Mary’s journey of forgiveness, which took her from rage and anger towards forgiveness, including sending a personal letter of hope to Beatriz in prison. Religion and ethics | Talking and listening

A Teach Peace lesson from Football Makes History. How can football tackle discrimination? Fans are the lifeblood of football, but what effect does their behaviour have? Learners will reflect on being a fan and the impact of racist, homophobic, sexist and other discriminatory chants, and think about how football can prevent discrimination. This activity has been developed by Lennard Bunt within the framework of the Football Makes History project, which is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union as part of the Football History for Inclusion project. Talking and listening | Wellbeing | Creative

A Teach Peace lesson from War Child. Explore the notion that individuals’ actions can impact on society, and the different ways to influence change. Express your opinions, justify them and listen to others’ views. Work together and make decisions based on viewpoints as they develop. Citizenship and action | talking and listening

Antisemitism is increasing in Britain and around the world. To be able to challenge it, young people need to be able to recognise and challenge antisemitic messages and myths. This lesson teaches students about antisemitic tropes, their troubled history, their evolution and their present manifestation, and the harm that their circulation can cause. It is the first lesson in a unit designed with the support of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) that helps teachers have conversations with learners about contemporary antisemitism in a safe, sensitive and constructive way. Build on this lesson with more material from the unit ‘Discussing Contemporary Antisemitism in the Classroom.’ Citizenship and action | Religion and ethics | Talking and Listening

London, Sana’a and Hiroshima: three cities bombed at different moments in history. Three poets respond to these events. Learners will analyse the poets’ approaches and make their own poetic responses to the texts. Guide learners through the work by Antony Owen of Coventry, Atiaf Alwazir of Sana’a, and Keith Jarret of London. Learners will explore the poets’ use of form, language and imagery to create meaning. Learners will have the chance to develop their own poetic responses.

A Teach Peace lesson from War Child. What happens to children in war and conflict? Drawing on War Child’s experience protecting children’s rights in war affected countries? Learners will unpack what we mean by war and conflict and the children’s rights consequences, from becoming refugee to being forced to fight as a child soldier. Citizenship and action | Talking and listening

A Teach Peace lesson from Oxfam. Learners will find out about two key elements of climate justice: inequality and interconnectedness. They will think in greater detail about how the lifestyles of people in the world’s high-income countries impact on the rest of the world. STEM | Citizenship and action