Is it possible to measure peace? What kinds of factors determine the peacefulness of a person, a school, or a whole country?

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The Global Peace Index is a project of the Institute for Economics and Peace, established in 2005. It seeks to identify the components of a peaceful society and to rank the countries of the world by their 'peacefulness'. It also shows the economic benefits of investing in peace.

Challenge List

	Define the term "peace" using online resources, a dictionary, class discussion, and personal reflection.
	Watch & learn from a YouTube video about the vision and purpose behind the Global Peace Index.
	Copy the map of the world from the GPI website onto a large poster to hang in your classroom.
	Compare the peacefulness of different countries using the Global Peace Index and identify the indicators used in the index.
	Determine the peacefulness of your school, drawing on case studies of other schools.