No country operates in isolation. This concept examines the webs of economic, environmental, political, and social connections that link nations together — and the vulnerabilities those connections create. From supply chain disruptions to climate agreements, these lessons build students’ ability to trace cause and consequence across borders.
Interdependence Lesson Plans:
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2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey Lesson Plan
A tense NATO summit in Ankara puts one question in sharp focus: what holds a military alliance together when its most powerful member publicly doubts…
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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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2026 European Heatwaves Lesson Plan
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…
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Underwater Drone Development Lesson Plan
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…
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Rodrigo Duterte ICC Trial Lesson Plan
When governments abuse human rights, who stops them? This lesson uses the Duterte drug war case to examine how NGOs and international courts work together,…
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USAID Cuts Lesson Plan
When the world’s largest foreign aid donor shut down its aid agency, millions of people felt the consequences almost immediately. This lesson examines why it…
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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…
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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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High Seas Treaty Lesson Plan
The High Seas Treaty is now law, but who’s actually responsible for enforcing it? A three-level lesson exploring ocean governance, sovereignty, and what international agreements…
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2026 Global Energy Crisis Lesson Plan
The Philippines: +72.6%. Japan: +8.2%. Same crisis, same global oil market, but very different consequences. This no-prep lesson uses the 2026 Hormuz crisis to explore…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Quits OPEC Lesson Plan
Should countries stay in organizations even if they feel the rules aren’t fair? The UAE just walked away from OPEC after nearly 60 years. This…
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Bangladesh Factory Fire Lesson Plan
A classroom-ready current events lesson on the 2025 Bangladesh garment factory fire. Explores globalization and interdependence through three differentiated reading bands for grades 6–12.
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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.