Europe’s record-breaking 2026 heatwave put governments to the test. Students examine how different countries responded , from emergency health measures to school closures, and assess the debate between adapting to extreme heat and tackling its cause.
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- 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 security and interdependence
- Critical thinking activity judging responses to extreme weather events
- Research extension about other heatwaves and government responses
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