Session 7: Brainstorming the Games

Session 7 consists of an activity period devoted to the planning of the Peace Game which each group must bring to the festival. The game should incorporate some of the techniques for resolving conflict learned in the program.

I. OPENING ACTIVITY.

The human machine. See handbook.

II. DISCUSSION OF PEACE IN THE GAMES

Students discuss the games which they have played, noting in each one the message and specific concept being taught.

III. GAME DESIGN WORKSHOP

Teachers and students brainstorm game ideas, and then evaluate them to determining which one is the most effective, innovative, etc. The class then chooses a topic or design for their game.

IV. CLOSING ACTIVITY

Students play the 'hide the nickel' game, during which students yell out escalators and descalators to tell the student if they are 'hotter' or 'colder.'

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