Students review the origin of the Nobel Peace Prize and consider recognizing local peacemakers.
Students consider potential recipients for the peace award and why each would be worthy of the recognition. Students apply their knowledge and understanding of the Nobel Peace Prize to their own school or community level by developing criteria and scoring guide for such an award and processing potential recipients through the scoring guide. Students will know what a peace prize is, why The Dalai Lama received one, and take part in class discussions on the project. Implement the school or community Peace award established by your class. Start a new tradition for your school or community.