Elementary
Overview:
In this lesson, the leader presents students with a situation in which one person’s rights conflict with another’s. The students will identify the problem, suggest solutions, and discuss the potential outcomes of their proposed solutions. The leader encourages students to think about which solutions are most fair, and can use the situation to illustrate the importance of having and adhering to clear rules ahead of time.
Time needed:
45-60 minutes
Materials required:
Rights in Conflict Lesson Plan
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies: