The activities below prepare young people to consider whether they feel a leading to be a conscientious objector (COs). For meetings that have young people in high school, these lesson plans are an excellent resource to apply the Peace Testimony to daily life. They are made for First Day School teachers who work with high school students. The lessons focus on reflection, discernment, war resistance, and personal expression.
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Additional Resources
- Iowa Peace Network
- Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft
- Quaker House
- Should I Register for the Draft? – from the Center on Conscience and War
- National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth – a program of American Friends Service Committee
- The Evolution of Military Conscription, from the Independent Review
Last updated on December 19, 2025.