Teaching Notes Being able to escape the real world and be safe and happy is something each of us would like to be able to do. This activity invites this possibility even if it only occurs in our imagination. There are also things we enjoy doing which make us feel good about ourselves and provide a chance for relaxation and healing. Merely thinking and reminding ourselves of these possibilities can begin the healing process. This activity also raises some other pertinent peace issues....humane protection of proverty...and "environmental sustainability". War is so often used as the means to create peace, especially if it involves protecting boundaries and properties. This activity invites thinking about possible alternatives..ones that don't cause harm..ones that also honour and respect the rights of others. World peace will only be possible if we can sustain a healthy environment for ourselves and our future generations so beginning the examination of these possibilities and creating possible effective but "environmentally sustainable" solutions is significant in relation to teaching and learning for our young people.
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