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Warm-up Question:
Have you learned any martial arts or other form of fighting? If not, would you like to?

Discussion Questions:

1. Have you had any arguments lately? Who did you argue with? What did you argue about?

2. When you argue with someone, is your goal to win the argument, or to find agreement?

3. Have you taken part in a structured debate? What issue was debated? If not, do you think you would be good at debating in a formal way?

4. When you disagree with someone, can you stay calm? Or do you get emotional?

5. Do you have any strategies for settling disagreements peacefully?

6. Is it normal to argue with a romantic partner? Is it a sign of a healthy relationship?

7. Where are strangers most likely to fight in modern cities? What situations bring out the worst in people?

8. There is often conflict between neighboring countries. How is the relationship between your country and its nearest neighbors?

9. Where is there war in the world today?

10. What is good about peace?

11. Some academics classify a conflict with over 1000 deaths in a year as a 'war'. Does this classification make sense to you?

12. Are you interested in the tools of war? What is interesting about guns, tanks, fighter jets, and naval ships?

1. Traditionally, some toys for boys have been war-themed. Are boys more interested in war than girls? Why?

2. What can ordinary citizens do to try to keep or bring about peace?

3. Do you have relatives that fought in some of the big wars of the past? Have you heard war stories from them? If not, are you interested in hearing about those kinds of experiences?

4. Have you served in the military? If so, which branch and when? If not, have you considered serving?

5. In relations between countries, one country's defense can look threatening to another country. Is misunderstanding a major cause of conflict?

6. Can you think of examples of war-themed TV shows or movies? Do you enjoy these kinds of shows?

7. Many soldiers suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) after serving in war. What kinds of experiences do they have that lead to PTSD?

8. History seems to be full of wars. Are you interested in history? What time and place is most interesting to you? If not, why not?

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Conflict is a part of life, but discussing it with these questions like this could help: Do you have any strategies for settling disagreements peacefully?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(2)

Does war ever do any good?

(3)

Have you ever experienced a war?

(4)

Do you think we'll ever stop starting wars?

(5)

Why are some countries so eager to wage war, while others aren't?

(6)

What wars has your country fought in the recent past?

(7)

Would you fight in a war to save your country?

(8)

Would you like to work as a war correspondent?

(9)

Aeschylus said: "In war, truth is the first casualty." Do you agree with this?

(10)

Someone once said: "Join the Army, see the world, meet interesting people - and kill them." What do you think of this quote?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(1)

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'war'?

(2)

What is a war dance and who does (used to do) them?

(3)

What do you think of the system of charging people with war crimes?

(4)

The Geneva Convention issued a list of the rules of war? What do you think these are? Does it seem strange to have rules for war?

(5)

How do you think current wars could be stopped?

(6)

What do you think future wars will be fought over?

(7)

Do you think there'd be fewer wars if all countries were ruled by women?

(8)

What would you do today if a war broke out in your country tomorrow?

(9)

José Narosky said: "In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." Do you agree with this?

(10)

Bertrand Russell said: "War does not determine who is right - only who is left." What do you think of this quote?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.) (2) Does war ever do any good? (3) Have you ever experienced a war? (4) Do you think we'll ever stop starting wars? (5) Why are some countries so eager to wage war, while others aren't?

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