Tag: Democracy and Elections
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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 explains how that works, why the president’s party almost always loses ground, and what actually changes when a chamber changes hands. This lesson is the first part of a mini-unit…
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Japan’s First Mayor to Take Maternity Leave Lesson Plan
When Japan’s youngest female mayor announced maternity leave, she exposed a system with no rule for the situation. This classroom-ready lesson turns that debate into a study of equality, linked to rights & justice. One event, three grade levels, minimal prep.
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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 uses his fall to explore how leaders gain and lose legitimacy, with three differentiated reading levels for Grades 6–12
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Comparing Independence Movements Lesson Plan
Four regions, one question: who gets to decide whether part of a country can leave? Students examine Scotland, Catalonia, Quebec, and Alberta to understand why independence movements arise, and weigh what a region truly gains by staying united or breaking away.
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Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution Lesson Plan
In 2025, Nepal’s Gen Z took to the streets after the government banned social media… and brought down a Prime Minister. Six months later, a 35-year-old rapper won a historic election landslide. This lesson explores youth power, legitimacy, and what happens when a generation refuses to be ignored.
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