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Six themes organize the whole library. These are the common topics covered by Social Studies classes everywhere.

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Ten big ideas that conceptually ground the analysis of current events to make students think

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GCSE History Current Events Lessons

2 current events lessons for GCSE History. Each lesson has readings at three grade levels, discussion questions and a critical thinking task.

Jun 14, 2026
Iran War Deal – June 2026
A classroom-ready lesson on the 2026 US-Iran deal. Students explore why stopping the fighting is easier than building a lasting peace, weighing six issues that could make or…
Peace & ConflictPowerSecurity
Middle East & North Africa · North America
Jun 6, 2026
Underwater Drone Development
Australia, the UK, and the US have agreed to jointly develop underwater drone technology through AUKUS. What drives countries to cooperate on security? …and what are the trade-offs?
Peace & ConflictInterdependenceSecurity
East Asia & Pacific · Europe & Central Asia · North America

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