North America generates some of the most high-profile current events in the world — and some of the most pedagogically complex to teach well. This collection draws on cases from the United States and Canada, including federal governance, Indigenous rights, trade relationships, and social policy debates, always framing regional events within broader global concepts so students build analytical skills that transfer well beyond the continent.
North America Lesson Plans:
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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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‘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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Artemis Space Program Lesson Plan
Who goes to the Moon, and who makes the rules when they get there? This lesson uses the Artemis II launch to explore nationalism, sovereignty,…
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Elbows Up, Canada Lesson Plan
When the U.S. threatened tariffs and annexation in 2025, Canadians responded with rallies, boycotts, and a hockey phrase that went global. Explore nationalism and sovereignty…
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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…