Who we say we are shapes who holds power and who gets left out. Lessons in this strand examine how national, ethnic, religious, and cultural identities interact with political systems, social movements, and global events — building empathy, perspective-taking, and analytical depth in equal measure.
Identity Lesson Plans:
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Cockroach Protests in India Lesson Plan
When a leaked exam forced more than two million Indian students to re-sit, a satirical youth movement rose up and toppled a cabinet minister. Students…
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Comparing Independence Movements Lesson Plan
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…
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Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution Lesson Plan
In 2025, Nepal’s Gen Z took to the streets after the government banned social media… and brought down a Prime Minister. Six months later, a…
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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…
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‘Lost Canadians’ Citizenship Law Lesson Plan
A new Canadian law has made millions of Americans eligible for citizenship by descent and thousands are already applying. This ready-to-teach lesson unpacks the “Lost…
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Kenya Gen-Z Protests Lesson Plan
Kenya’s Gen Z protesters defeated a tax bill using TikTok, WhatsApp, and a shared generational identity. Explore civic power, rights, and accountability across three grade…