A Curriculum in Mediation

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The Opening Hook

 

This information is not for a Student Workbook page but is part of the beginning of the workshop presentation. The teacher's manual information is here.

The hook is reflective of the cover page graphic on the Conflict Resolution pdf booklet and one of the posters. Props (home made) and materials are depicted in picture 3, right.
1.Fire extinguisher for safety - may be one in the room already.
2. Fake bundle of TNT sticks made from cut PVC, painted red and tied together and with a wire "fuse."
3. Candle stick made from table leg to hold votive style candle at top on metal surface serving as heat shield.
4. Extra votive candle in case of wick issues.
5. Barbeque lighter - butane
6. Bic style lighters - butane - to show spark when thumb roller strikes the flint.
7. Back up matches in case the butane devices fail.
Items 2 & 3 are mounted on MDF blocks painted silver using metal leg flanges. Item 2 has a "theatrical prop" label on it to keep you out of jail. We usually bring these items onto campus wrapped in a black plastic trash bag.

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