1. Cognitive Development

• Learning cause and effect helps children make sense of their environment.
• It supports logical thinking and problem-solving.
• For example: "If I push this toy, it moves."

2. Language and Communication

• Understanding cause and effect improves sentence structure and storytelling.
• Example: "I cried because I fell down."

3. Social and Emotional Growth

• Children learn that their actions affect others.
• This helps with empathy and understanding consequences.
• Example: "If I hit my friend, they feel sad."

4. Learning and Safety

• It helps children learn from experience.
• Example: "Touching the stove hurts, so I won’t do it again."

1. Create a Conflict Word Web: Kickstart the unit by building a comprehensive understanding of conflict through the creation of a conflict word web. Students will delve into the different aspects and causes of conflicts, enhancing their vocabulary and analytical skills.
2. Hone Your Skills as a Photographer: Discover the art of photography and empower your students to express their perspectives on conflicts and their potential solutions. Engage them in fun and interactive photography exercises, fostering creativity and visual storytelling abilities.
3. Investigate Global Conflicts: Encourage students to delve into real-world conflicts and crises, analyzing their causes, consequences, and potential solutions. This inquiry-based approach will ignite their curiosity, research skills, and broaden their global awareness.
4. Create a Photojournalism Story about a Conflict Scenario: In this exciting phase of the unit, students will combine their newfound photography skills with their research on global conflicts to create compelling photojournalism stories. They will learn the power of visual narratives and explore how photography can promote conflict resolution and social change.

• What is conflict, and why is it important to understand conflict?
• Why is dialogue essential in preventing the escalation of conflict?
• How can photography and photojournalism be used to promote conflict resolution?

• Comprehensive lesson plans with clear learning objectives and step-by-step instructions.
• Varied and engaging activities that cater to different learning styles.
• An integrated approach to teach conflict resolution, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
• Opportunities for cross-curricular connections with language arts, social studies, and visual arts.
• Access to ready-to-use worksheets, graphic organizers, and assessment tools.

• Active and collaborative learning experiences that encourage student participation.
• Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Enhanced global awareness and empathy towards diverse conflicts and communities.
• Opportunities for creative expression through photography and visual storytelling.
• A deeper understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance in today's world.

1. PDF Presentation
2. PDF Worksheets
3. Google Slides