1. Bell Ringer Vocabulary activity: Arbitration Meditation Ombudsman
Use your textbook to define the following terms. Copy the terms and definitions into your notes (remember to use shorthand note techniques)
Arbitration
Meditation
Ombudsman
Negotiation
Settlement

2. Settling Disputes
Conflict is a natural part of life. Disputes can arise at the personal level among friends or between husband and wife battling over child custody. Disputes can occur between consumers and stores, between companies, and even between governments.
It is important to know how to resolve disputes because conflict is common in many areas of life.
Many conflicts are settled out of court through meditation, negotiation and arbitration.

3. Pair Share Activity - Compelling Question
What potential opportunities does conflict present?
Brain Storm possible answers to the question with your partner.
Be prepared to share with the class.

4. Comparison – Adjudication v. Mediation
Resolved by the Court System
Resolved outside the court system by a mediator. The mediator does not decide the case. He or she helps the parties come to their own agreement.

5. Write down in your notes issues that have resulted in disputes with siblings, friends, bosses, coworkers or parents.
In law different sides may be called “Parties” or “Disputants.”
Share with the class some of your disputes.

6. Class Discussion – Adjudication v. Mediation
As your classmates are sharing identify:
1. Dispute that could be solved by the disputants themselves.
2. Disputes that had to solved by a third party.

7. Class Discussion – Adjudication v. Mediation
“Win Win” v. “Win – Lose”

8. Minor Quiz