Understanding Conflict
A Grade 6 Social Studies worksheet exploring the causes, types, and resolution of conflicts.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand different aspects of conflict and how it can be resolved.
1. What is often considered the primary cause of conflict between individuals or groups?
Shared interests
Miscommunication
Cooperation
Agreement
2. Which of the following is NOT a common type of conflict?
Interpersonal conflict
Intrapersonal conflict
International conflict
Self-conflict
1. A disagreement or argument is often referred to as a .
2. When two countries are fighting, it is an example of conflict.
3. Resolving conflicts peacefully often involves and compromise.
1. All conflicts are negative and should always be avoided.
True
False
2. Negotiation is a common strategy for resolving conflicts.
True
False
1. Describe one way people can prevent a small disagreement from becoming a larger conflict.
2. What is the role of empathy in resolving conflicts?
Match each term with its definition.
1. Mediation
a. Disagreement between individuals
2. Negotiation
b. A neutral third party helps resolve conflict
3. Interpersonal Conflict
c. Direct discussion to reach agreement
This image represents reconciliation, a key outcome of successful conflict resolution. What feelings or ideas does this image evoke in you regarding conflict and its aftermath?