Lesson 3: The Value of Compromise
“The Value of Compromise” is a 60-minute leadership lesson (TCTL.4.3) that helps students understand conflict and compromise through interactive activities. Students physically position themselves along a wall to express preferences, then work in small groups on a “Banana Wars” scenario where two countries must compromise over a scarce resource, learning that compromise is essential among world leaders, families, and workplaces.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify opportunities to compromise with others.
- Identify ways to compromise with others.
- Demonstrate how to compromise with others.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- Large, open wall space that will allow all students to stand against the wall
- TCTL.4.3.AS.A (one copy per group of four students)
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to assist students in identifying strengths in others.
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) addressed
- A. Action — A1. Work independently and in group settings to get things done
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- AHS.22 – Conflict resolution techniques; AHS.23 – Applying conflict resolution techniques