Value of Activities for an IBDP Global Politics Classroom

This set of activities is designed to provide IBDP Global Politics students with diverse, hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding of global conflicts, peacebuilding efforts, and international decision-making. Through simulations, debates, role-plays, and creative projects, students apply theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with both historical and contemporary political issues. These activities encourage active participation and foster a deeper comprehension of the complexities of global politics, peace, and conflict resolution.

Activity Names and Summations

1. Analyzing Peace and Conflict in Film
   • Analyze films to understand media's role in shaping perceptions of global conflict and peace.
2. Conflict Resolution Role-Play
   • Engage in role-play to practice negotiation and mediation skills within complex conflict scenarios.
3. Peacebuilding Simulation
   • Participate in simulations to negotiate peace agreements, developing critical thinking on peace processes.
4. UN Security Council Simulation
   • Simulate a UN Security Council meeting to develop resolutions on international conflicts and decision-making.
5. Analyzing Conflicts: A Study Guide
   • Analyze case studies of conflicts using theoretical frameworks to understand causes, dynamics, and resolutions.
6. Exploring Peace and Conflict History
   • Create timelines of key peace and conflict events to examine historical contexts and their global impact.
7. Just War Theory Debate
   • Engage in structured debates on Just War Theory to explore the ethical considerations of warfare.
8. Exploring Peace and Conflict Literature
   • Review literature to analyze different perspectives and theories related to peace and conflict.
9. Creating Peacebuilding Proposals
   • Develop and present peacebuilding project proposals for conflict-affected areas, addressing potential challenges and solutions.
10. ICC Simulation Activity

• Participate in an ICC simulation to explore international law and justice through mock trials involving global conflicts.

11. Exploring Peace Through Photography

• Curate a photography exhibit that explores the human impact of global conflicts and peace efforts through visual storytelling.

12. Exploring Conflict Mapping Techniques

• Create visual maps of conflicts to understand the relationships between actors and the complexity of global conflict dynamics.

13. Guest Speaker Session

• Engage with a peace activist or conflict resolution expert to gain real-world insights into peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts.

14. Engaging with Peace Studies Expert

• Interact with an academic researcher in peace and conflict studies to explore cutting-edge research and methodologies in the field.

15. Mapping Global Conflicts Effectively

• Develop an interactive map of current global conflicts, analyzing their geographic spread, causes, and impacts.