War and Peace

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- Introduction to War and Peace
- Texts that will be studied
- The importance of understanding the complexities of war and peace
- Overall objectives of the unit
- Standards that will be addressed

Introduction to War and Peace

This unit will explore the concepts of war and peace in an in-depth manner. We will be looking
at how war affects people, nations, and the world in both positive and negative ways. We will
also be looking at the different ways in which peace can be achieved, both on a local and global
level.

This unit will look at war and peace from a variety of perspectives, including historical, political,
social, and economic. We will be studying texts from a variety of authors, including the writings
of Sun Tzu, Thomas Hobbes, and Immanuel Kant. We will also be looking at current events and
their effects on war and peace.

The goal of this unit is to provide students with a greater understanding of the complexities of
war and peace. We will be looking at the causes and effects of both, as well as the various
ways in which peace can be achieved. By the end of this unit, students should be able to think
critically and discuss the various issues surrounding war and peace in a meaningful way.

Texts that will be studied

Throughout this unit, we will be studying a variety of texts related to war and peace. Some of
the texts we will be studying include:

- Sun Tzu's The Art of War

- Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan
- Immanuel Kant's Perpetual Peace
- Plato's The Republic
- Machiavelli's The Prince
- Thucydides' The History of the Peloponnesian War

These texts will provide us with a greater understanding of the concepts of war and peace, as
well as the different ways in which they can affect people and nations. We will also be looking
at current events, news articles, and other sources to better understand the complexities of war
and peace in the modern world.
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The importance of understanding the complexities of war and peace

It is important for us to understand the complexities of war and peace in order to make informed
decisions about how to address them. We need to understand the causes and effects of both,
as well as the various ways in which peace can be achieved. We must also be aware of the
different perspectives that people may have on these issues.

By examining different texts and looking at current events, we can gain a better understanding
of war and peace and their impacts on people and nations. This knowledge will help us to think
critically and develop our own opinions about these topics. It will also help us to make informed
decisions about how to address and resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.

Overall objectives of the unit

The overall objectives of this unit are to...

- Understand the concepts of war and peace, the causes and effects of both, and the various
ways in which peace can be achieved.
- Examine different perspectives on war and peace and develop our own opinions.
- Think critically and discuss the various issues surrounding war and peace in a meaningful way.
- Make informed decisions about how to address and resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.

By the end of this unit, students should be able to think critically and discuss the various issues
surrounding war and peace in a meaningful way.
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Standards that will be addressed

This unit will address the following standards from the Social Studies curriculum...

- Understand the causes and effects of war and peace

- Examine different perspectives on war and peace
- Think critically and form well-reasoned opinions about war and peace
- Make informed decisions about how to address and resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner

These standards will be addressed throughout the unit, through the use of discussion, reading,
writing, and other activities.