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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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.