Peace Curriculum: Rotary Action Group for Peace

The Rotary Action Group for Peace created a matrix of existing peace curriculum/programs that Rotarians can use to identify quality peace education materials that may be a good fit for their communities.

Criteria for Inclusion:

  • Quality
  • Applicable
  • Detailed/thorough material
  • Usable/user friendly
OrganizationCurriculumAge RangeProgram TypeLanguageMore Info Organization URL
PeaceJamPeaceJamUniversity Students – Undergraduate, Secondary School or Highschool (9-12),Middle School or Junior High (6-8), Primary (K-5)In school day education, After school program, Retreat/Camp, Club, IndependentlyEnglish https://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/peacejam/https://www.peacejam.org
PeaceFirstPeaceFirstPre-K, Primary (K-5), Middle school( 6-8)In school day education, after school program, retreat/camp, club, independentlyEnglish, Spanishhttps://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/peace-first/ http://www.peacefirst.org/digitalactivitycenter/
Northwest Earth InstituteSeeing Systems: Peace, Justice & SustainabilityHigh school/Secondary, University student: Undergrad, graduate, lifelong learnerIn school day education, after school program, retreat/camp, club, independentlyEnglishhttps://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/seeing-systems-peace-justice-and-sustainability/http://www.nwei.org/organize-course/
NewGen PeacebuildersNewGen Peacebuilders Secondary/High school (9-12), University students (undergraduate) After school program, retreat/camp, IndependentlyEnglish, Spanish https://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/newgen-peacebuilders/http://motheringacrosscontinents.org
Children's World Peace OrganizationChildren's World Peace OrganizationPrimary (K-5), Middle school (6-8)In school day education, after school programEnglish, Spanish, Nepalese, Kiswahilihttps://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/childrens-world-peace-organization/ http://www.cwpo.org/curriculum/curriculum.htm
World Peace Game FoundationWorld Peace GamePre-K, Primary (K-5), Middle school (6-8), Secondary School/Highschool (9-12), University stduents: Undergraduate and GraduateIn school day education, after school program, retreat/camp, club, independentlyGermanhttps://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/world-peace-game-foundation/ https://www.worldpeacegame.org
War Prevention InitiativeGlobal Peace SystemsLifelong learners/adult education, University Students: Undergraduate and Graduate, Secondary School/High school (9-12)In school day education, after school program, retreat/camp, club, independentlyEnglishhttps://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/global-peace-system/ http://www.warpreventioninitiative.org/gps?id=81
Inter-Agency Network for Education in EmergenciesINEELifelong learners/adult educationWeekend retreat/campEnglish, Arabic, Frenchhttps://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org/resources/peace-curriculum-matrix/peace-education-programme/ http://www.ineesite.org/en/peace-education
The Class of Non-ViolenceThe Class of Non-ViolenceHigh school/Secondary (9-12)In school day eduation, after school program, clubEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://peacecenterbooks.com/the-class-of-nonviolence-index/
The Peace AllianceTeach PeacePrimary (K-5) Middle School (6-8) High School/Secondary School(9-12) In school dayEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://peacealliance.org/teachpeace/
Hague Appeal for PeaceLearing to Abolish WarPrimary (K-5), Middle school (6-8), High school/Secondary (9-12)In school day education, after school program, clubEnglish, Russian, Arabic, Albanian, FrenchPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.haguepeace.org/index.php?action=resources
Hague Appeal for PeacePeace Lessons from Around the WorldHigh school/Secondary (9-12)In school day eduation, after school program, clubEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.peace-ed-campaign.org/resources/peacelessons.html
Center for Social CompetencePEACE4KidsPre-K, Primary (K-5), Middle school (6-8), High school/Secondary (9-12)In school day education, after school program, clubEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://centerforsocialcompetence.com/peace-program/
National Peace AcademyPeace, Peacebuilding and Peace learning: A Holistic IntroductionPrimary (K-5) Middle school/ Secondary school (6-12), lifelong learnerIn school day education, after school program, independentlyEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://nationalpeaceacademy.us/edresources/
National Education AssociationTeaching Students to Prevent BullyingPrimary (K-5), Middle school (6-8) High school/Secondary school (9-12)In school day education, after school program, club, camp/retreatEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/teaching-students-to-prevent-bullying.html
GroundsparkLet's Get Real/ Respect for AllMiddle school (6-8) High school/Secondary school (9-12In school day education, after school program, club, camp/retreatEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://groundspark.org
Peace Education FoundationPeaceWorksPre-K, Primary (K-5) Middle school (6-8), High school/Secondary (9-12)In school day education, after school program, club, camp/retreatEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://store.peaceeducation.org
Morningside Center for Teaching Social ResponsibilityTeachable Moments/ Also Numerous set curriculumsPrimary (K-5), Middle school (6-8) High school/Secondary school (9-12)In school day educationEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment
United States Peace Institute- The Online AcademyThe Online AcademyLifelong LearnerIndependentlyEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.usip.org/study-guides
Peace Grows Inc.Alternatives to ViolenceLifelong LearnerIndependentlyEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.alternativestoviolencecourse.org
The United States Peace Institute of PeacePeacebuilding ToolkitsMiddle school (6-8), High school/ Secondary School (9-12)In school day educationEnglish, Spanish, Arabic, FrenchPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.buildingpeace.org/train-resources/educators/peacebuilding-toolkit-educators
American Friends Service CommitteeHelp Increase the PeacePrimary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)In school day education, after school program, camp, clubEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttps://www.afsc.org/resource/what-hipp
AVP/USA Education CommitteeAVP Manuel for Youth WorkshopsPrimary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)In school day education, after school program, camp, clubEnglishPlease contact organization directly for additional informationhttp://www.amazon.com/Manual-Youth-Workshops-Education-Committee/dp/0941758079
The Book of Values for All AgesTeaching Children Peaceful ValuesPrimary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)In school day education, after school program, camp, clubEnglishPlease contact PaulaFellingham.com directly for additional informationThe Book of Values for Children of All Ages
Rotary Peace AcademyTraining in the IEP's Positive Peace FrameworkLifelong learners/adult education, University Students: Undergraduate and Graduate, Secondary Independently EnglishPlease Contact Rotary International for more informationhttps://www.rotary.org/en/institute-economics-and-peace
RISE of Peace Inc.RISE of Peace Inc. Secondary School (9-12) Global In school dayAll languagesPlease contact Jeffrey Teitel at [email protected]