Conflict is one of the most consequential forces in human affairs — and one of the hardest topics to teach well. This category builds the analytical tools students need to understand why conflicts begin, how they escalate, and what peace actually requires, using real cases drawn from every region of the world with careful, neutral framing throughout.
Peace and Conflict Lesson Plans:
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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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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Lesson Plan
Iran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is closed has triggered an energy crisis felt from the Persian Gulf to Southeast Asia and Europe. This…
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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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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…