Author: Paul Korczyk
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How democratic is your country? – EIU Democracy Index lesson plan
After eight years of decline, global democracy scores stabilised in 2025 – but what does that actually mean? This differentiated lesson for grades 6-12 uses the EIU Democracy Index to explore how we measure democracy, what indices get right, and where they fall short.
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Ebola Outbreak 2026 Lesson Plan
When the WHO declared the 2026 Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, it resurfaced ongoing questions about why outbreaks hit lower-income countries hardest. This lesson examines health system capacity, conflict, and the role of NGOs like MSF and the Red Cross in their role in fighting disease outbreaks.
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Canada Pipeline Debate 2026 Lesson Plan
When environmental and economic security collide, whose definition wins? This lesson uses Canada’s 2026 pipeline debates (Coastal GasLink, the Alberta-BC crude pipeline, and the Bridger expansion) to teach security as a contested concept, with Indigenous perspectives included in the debate.
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Hantavirus Outbreak Lesson Plan
How can a disease outbreak shows us the strengths and limitations of international cooperation and international organizations like the WHO? This differentiated lesson for Grades 6-12 explores globalization, sovereignty, and the limits of international health cooperation through the 2026 Hantavirus outbreak.
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Indian Census 2027 Lesson Plan
India’s first census in 16 years includes a controversial first: counting caste. This differentiated lesson explores what governments choose to count, who benefits from that data, and what it means for identity and power. Lesson differentiated for grades 6-12, GCSE, A-Level, and IB/AP.
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