From democratic backsliding in Venezuela to climate vulnerability in the Caribbean to economic transformation in Brazil, Latin America and the Caribbean offer some of the most dynamic and underrepresented case studies available to social studies teachers. Lessons in this collection connect regional events to durable concepts — power, legitimacy, equality, and development — in ways that are rigorous, culturally respectful, and directly transferable across curricula.
Latin America and Caribbean Lesson Plans:
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Venezuelan Earthquakes Lesson Plan
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in June 2026, killing thousands and testing responders at every level. This classroom-ready lesson uses the disaster to explore a…
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World Cup 2026 Lesson Plan
This classroom-ready current events lesson using the 2026 FIFA World Cup asks: to what extent are international sporting events political? Includes differentiated readings for Grades…
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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…
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Peru’s Disrupted 2026 Election Lesson Plan
What happens when you can’t trust the results of an election, and how can you build that trust back? Peru’s 2026 election hit turbulence before…
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Cuban Fuel Crisis Lesson Plan
Cuba’s 2026 fuel crisis and U.S. sanctions left thousands stranded. Explore interdependence, energy security, and global power in this ready-to-use lesson.
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The Capture of Nicolas Maduro Lesson Plan
Included in this lesson: Lesson Sources and Further Reading Council on Foreign Relations – Maduro’s Capture and International Law: The Noriega Precedent University of Cambridge…