Invent something or check out a web site on inventions. How did the future look to people in the past. Is there a river or a railroad that is used for transportation in your community. Visit a site of food storage or transportation. Visit an exhibit of old machines-a car museum, history museum, etc.
Diplomacy is one approach for resolving conflicts.
Peer mediation is a version of diplomacy for today's youth. Ask a guest speaker to speak about peer mediation or explore the Web for lesson plans on peer mediation.