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Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 7-9)

Unit 13: How do we deal with conflict?

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About this unit

Schools need to decide which opportunities to develop as explicit citizenship provision. This unit explores conflict and ways of resolving it and is designed to be delivered through citizenship or RE. It looks at what conflict is and how it arises; what different religions teach about forgiveness; and the importance of these teachings in resolving conflict. It examines forgiveness through pupils' own examples as well as the examples of reconciliation offered by key historical figures and groups.

The unit examines conflict in personal relationships, local communities and the global community. It evaluates the need for understanding, respect and compromise and reflects on contemporary issues.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What do we mean by conflict?
2. What part does forgiveness play in resolving conflict?
3. Are forgiveness and conflict resolution possible?
4. A contemporary situation – Jerusalem: conflict or reconciliation?
5. How can conflict be resolved?