Lesson Plans by Concept: Security

Security means different things depending on who you ask. This concept examines national security, human security, and cybersecurity through current events, helping students understand the trade-offs between safety and freedom, the role of international institutions, and the question of whose security gets prioritized and why.

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    Peace & Conflict

    How Have Nuclear Weapons Shaped the War in Ukraine?

    No nuclear weapon has been fired in the war in Ukraine, yet nuclear weapons have shaped it throughout. Students explore deterrence, Russian and US nuclear policy, the Budapest…

    Mini-unit: Ukraine War · Lesson 7
  • Democracy & Elections

    Issues in the 2026 US Midterm Elections

    The economy leads the list of American voters' concerns, but according to an Ipsos/Reuters poll from September, 71% name something else, from democracy to immigration to healthcare. Using…

    Mini-unit: 2026 US Midterm Elections · Lesson 2
  • Peace & Conflict

    USA and Denmark Agree to Greenland Deal

    Greenland has a population of only 57,000 but has been at the centre of a major security debate for the last few years. This lesson uses the US-Denmark-Greenland…

  • Peace & Conflict

    Russian Invasion of Ukraine

    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 aims against its…

    Mini-unit: Ukraine War · Lesson 2
  • Peace & Conflict

    Mecca Joint Defense Agreement

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a defence pact stating that an attack on one is an attack on all. A three-level lesson on why states pool…

  • Peace & Conflict

    Ukraine’s Military Shakeup

    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 those decisions and…

    Mini-unit: Ukraine War · Lesson 5
  • Economics & Development

    US-Saudi Nuclear Deal

    The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement in July 2026. This lesson uses it to examine what a country trades away when it buys…

  • Peace & Conflict

    2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey

    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 its value? Students…

  • Environment & Sustainability

    2026 European Heatwaves

    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 the debate between…

  • Peace & Conflict

    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 & Conflict

    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?

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Canada Pipeline Debate 2026

    When environmental and economic security collide, whose definition wins? This lesson uses Canada's 2026 pipeline debates (Coastal GasLink, the Alberta-BC crude pipeline, and the Bridger expansion) to teach…

  • Media & Technology

    Anthropic’s Mythos AI

    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 a global debate:…

  • Media & Technology

    Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

    In December 2025, Australia became the first country to ban under-16s from major social media platforms — putting the legal burden on tech companies, not families. This lesson…

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    Peace & Conflict

    Iran War Ceasefire

    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 in three grade…

  • Media & Technology

    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 — were deliberately…

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