Four regions, one question: who gets to decide whether part of a country can leave? Students examine Scotland, Catalonia, Quebec, and Alberta to understand why independence movements arise, and weigh what a region truly gains by staying united or breaking away.
Members-only lesson
Get the full lesson
Three reading levels. Inquiry, critical thinking, and discussion built in. Ready to use today.
Included in this lesson
- PowerPoint Slides with concept intro, discussion, and current event overview
- A separate ready-to-print PDF document for each lesson level
- Thinking questions to connect to the concepts of sovereignty and nationalism
- Critical thinking activity about the benefits and trade-offs of independence
- Research extension about major events in independence movements
Then $99 USD / year. Monthly and department plans also available.