Power is the organizing concept of social science. Who has it, how they got it, how they keep it, and what happens when it is challenged — these questions run through every topic on this platform. Lessons in this strand use real events to build students’ ability to recognize, analyze, and evaluate how power operates at local, national, and global levels.
Power Lesson Plans:
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What are US Midterm Elections? – Lesson Plan
Every two years, Americans elect a Congress that can reshape what a president is able to do, but without removing the president. This background lesson…
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Lesson Plan
In February 2022, Russia said it had launched a limited operation while analysts saw a bid to seize Kyiv within days. Students weigh Russia’s stated…
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USA – Canada Trade War Lesson Plan
Hours before a midnight tariff deadline, Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and 50% tariffs took effect. Both governments blame the other. This…
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EU Artificial Intelligence Law Lesson Plan
On August 2nd, 2026, the EU began enforcing the world’s first binding AI transparency law. This free lesson turns that case into a full class…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Congressional Hearing Lesson Plan
A U.S. Senate committee voted to hold a former health official in contempt after he refused to answer questions. Students use the case to ask…
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Ukraine’s Military Shakeup Lesson Plan
In one week in July 2026, Ukraine replaced its defence minister, its commander-in-chief and its chief of the General Staff. Ukrainian protesters opposed one of…
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World Cup: USA’s Balogun has Suspension Lifted Lesson Plan
When the US President phoned FIFA to reverse a player’s red card at the 2026 World Cup, sport’s promise of neutral, independent rules collided with…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns Lesson Plan
In June 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned less than two years after a landslide win and without losing an election. This ready-to-teach lesson…
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Iran War Deal – June 2026 Lesson Plan
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…
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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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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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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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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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Anthropic’s Mythos AI Lesson Plan
Is AI getting too dangerous? When Anthropic announced in April 2026 that its new AI model, Mythos, was too dangerous to release publicly, it sparked…
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Hungary Election 2026 Lesson Plan
Hungary’s 2026 election ended 16 years of Orbán’s rule in a historic landslide. Three differentiated readings explore legitimacy, power, sovereignty and what truly makes an…
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Solar Farming Tractors in Malawi Lesson Plan
A UK university spin-out is bringing solar-powered micro tractors to rural Malawi — doubling crop yields and delivering electricity to communities with almost no grid…
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Iran War Ceasefire Lesson Plan
A two-week ceasefire in the Iran War. One big question: why is stopping a war so much easier than making peace last? Current events lesson…
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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…
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Social Media Addiction Case
A landmark trial is underway in Los Angeles. A young woman named Kaley is suing Meta and Google, claiming their platforms — Instagram and YouTube…
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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…