Conflict and the World

Conflict is the nature of the world. Comfort is the nature of the self. Amidst the conflict, seek the comfort.

-Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

This week in our Grade 5/6 class, we inquired deeper into the concept of conflict and explored various conflict resolution styles. Through engaging discussions and activities, students began to understand the implications of unresolved conflict, not only on a personal level but also within communities and globally.

Our journey began with an examination of what might occur if conflicts remain unresolved. The students shared insights on how this can lead to deeper feelings of frustration, anger, or sadness, and how it may escalate into larger consequences. By reflecting on their own experiences and researching historical and contemporary examples through our expository writing assignment, they gained a more profound understanding of the repercussions of conflict on self, community, and the world.

After our discussions, we transitioned to a more hands-on approach by completing our unit wall, which visually represents the key concepts we have been studying. This collaborative effort allowed students to show their understanding creatively while reinforcing the significance of conflict resolution.

Now, we are excited to translate our learning into a class project: creating dioramas that reflect our initial inquiry into "What does it mean to share the planet?" Each table group is working diligently to design their own communities, incorporating the different conflicts and resolution styles we have discussed.

To enhance this project, we are also integrating our current math unit on 3D shapes. Students are creating 3D models of their communities, which will be printed out using our 3D printer. This connection between the different subject areas not only makes learning immersive but also encourages students to think critically about how their designs can represent real-world issues.

As we continue to work on these dioramas in the coming week, we look forward to seeing how students apply their understanding of conflict and resolution in their designs. This project promises to be a dynamic exploration of creativity and critical thinking, and we can't wait to share the results with our school community.

Have a wonderful weekend to all of you.

Your homeroom teacher, 
Ms. Pam

P.S. We had a visit from Myaku-Myaku from the World Expo 2025 this week, too!