Designed for a K-12 curriculum, this curriculum guide provides 18 lessons on the causes, effects, and resolution of violence and disruption. The series of lessons are divided into three categories of six lessons written for kindergarten through grade 4, grades 5 through 9, and grades 9 through 12. Each lesson includes educational objectives,…

Ten lessons on the evolution of the nuclear arms race, the nature and consequences of using nuclear weapons, and new ways that conflicts among nations might be resolved are presented for the junior high school level. The unit contains age-appropriate materials to equip students with skills and knowledge to understand what choices can be made to…

A 3-day unit for 53 nursing students on aggression and violence was evaluated through a student survey and pre/posttest. Students believed it was an appropriate subject for nursing, wanted it earlier in the course, and wanted less time spent on theory and more on skills, role play, and practice. (SK)

This learning package is a three-semester-hour, independent-study course in social psychology designed for postsecondary, external degree students. Keyed to the commercially published textbook "Social Psychology: Explorations in Understanding" (Del Mar, CA: CRM, 1974), the package consists of an administrator manual, a student manual, and a…

Presents a unit for teaching students to understand and control verbal aggression in their interpersonal relationships. Focuses on enhancing students' understanding of verbal aggression, helping students develop strategies for controlling verbal aggression, and providing activities to stimulate internalization of knowledge and strategies. (SR)

The book provides a conceptual framework along with classroom suggestions for secondary social studies teachers dealing with the complex war/peace subjects. The book aims at studying wars as a social phenomenon in a new course, or in combination with interdisciplinary courses. It is divided into four major parts. Part I, Developing an…

This compendium of 10 curriculum resource units offers interdisciplinary activities to develop critical and creative thinking skills in gifted students. "Life Is Becoming: Can You Find the Way?" by Vicki Miller, uses American literature to help youth make the transition to adulthood. "Coming to America," by Deborah Cornwell,…

This report describes a program for improving social and conflict resolution skills of primary students in three middle class suburban schools located in a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois. This program was recognized by teaching staff who found students lacking in social skills, problem solving strategies and the ability to solve conflicts.…

The goal of this unit is to assist students in understanding and practicing pro-social skills as alternatives to aggressive behavior. Intended for grades four to seven, the unit contains seven modules: (1) "Self-Appraisal"; (2) "Relaxation"; (3) "How to Listen"; (4) "Communicating Your Wants to Others"; (5)…