Peace keeping

Year level: Lower secondary Learning outcomes Students develop an understanding about processes involved in assisting countries to move from conflict to peace . Use the glossary to define peace-keeping. Read about current UN peace-keeping operations http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/index.asp and answer the following questions: What are peace-keeping activities? Why are they necessary? Imagine you are a member of a peace-keeping operation. What difficulties might you encounter? How would you remain neutral? Assessment task Investigate a peace-keeping operation which has recently concluded and evaluate the country's progress.