Check out our music video that some of our students made for our assembly! The song helps us think about how we can manage conflict in our lives.
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Tuning In ProvocationOn Tuesday, we tuned into our new unit of inquiry - Sharing the Planet: Conflict Resolutions. Our provocation for this unit creates quite a bit of tension in the classroom. It went like this: I told the students we were going to create Peace Posters to hang around the school. I divided them into groups to make their posters. I told them that I would tell them where they should work in the class and I would give them a basket of materials. They were to use only the materials in the baskets. Let me set the scene: The first group I gave a basket of amazing materials that we don't typically use (highlighters, sharpies, stickers, lots of colors of paper, new glue sticks...) I told them they could sit wherever they would like! The second group I gave standard materials that they would expect and asked them to sit at our circle table. The third group I gave standard materials but very limited amount (one paper and two markers, as well as a glue stick that didn't work) I asked them to sit on the rug. The fourth group I gave a brown paper and a green scrap, a yellow marker, and a white and blue colored pencil. I asked them to work at the window sill. The fifth group I gave a crumpled scrap paper and a few broken crayons. They began their posters diligently, not noticing the unequal distribution of materials at first. I made a point to give lots of compliments to the first two groups. I offered the first group anything that they would like. I was not so complimentary of the other groups' work. I noticed they began to feel discouraged. Once another teacher offered the first group some glitter, then the conflict really began! I let this go on for a few more minutes. Then we gathered together and reflected. Check out our reflection in the photo below. Why did we do this provocation? In just one hour, the students were able to articulate several causes of conflict that arise in the world: distribution of wealth, distribution of power, distribution of land. The feelings that they had during this experience will help give them perspective and responsibility as we continue to uncover our central idea: Reaching a resolution during conflict is influenced by the actions and reactions of all involved. Compliments to Grade 3B! Each group did their best to create their Peace Poster with the materials they were given. Way to stay committed! And each group created something beautiful with what they had. There is something to be said for that... |
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