Students will do an online research on the details regarding one particular conflict, based on diary entries. They then create a timeline of that conflict. This activity promotes a better understanding of conflicts, their causes and consequences.

Main age group: 13-16

Time needed: 1-2 x 45-minute periods

Objectives:

  • For students to improve their online research skills, using reliable web-sites
  • For students to create a timeline associated with one particular conflict
  • For students to better understand one particular conflict

Materials needed: A4 or A3 paper (or Legal/Letter size), pens or markers, access to multiple computers/laptops/tablets/smartphones

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Themes: Understanding histories of conflict
Emotions and feelings: Will vary
Types of objects: Diaries
Methodologies: Creating timelines, Conducting individual research, Project-based work