50 Conflict Resolution Lesson Plans for High School Classrooms and Home
Why Conflict Resolution is the Most Essential High School Skill?
High school is the critical pivot point were social skills transition from simple interaction to complex negotiation. The ability to handle conflict gracefully is not a soft skill; it is a foundational life skill that impacts everything from academic focus to mental health.
This comprehensive collection offers 50 distinct lesson plans designed to equip high school students with essential conflict resolution skills. Each plan includes a title, objective, learning outcomes, and detailed expansion with activities, discussions, and assessments, aligning with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) standards.
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Conflict Ninja: 50 High School Edition Lesson Plans
Lesson 35: Managing Gossip and Rumors
Sample Lesson Plan High School Conflict Resolution
- Objective: Students will understand the impact of gossip and rumors and learn how to respond constructively.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the destructive nature of gossip and rumors.
- Develop strategies for disengaging from gossip.
- Learn how to counter rumors with facts or by setting boundaries.
- Lesson Expansion:
- Activity: "Gossip Chain Reaction." Discuss how rumors spread and magnify, using a visual representation or example.
- Discussion: "What motivates people to gossip? How does it affect individuals and the school community? What are your responsibilities when you hear gossip?"
- Assessment: "Gossip Intervention." Students create a short script for how they would politely disengage from a gossip session or correct a rumor.