Tag: Economics and Development
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Ebola Outbreak 2026 Lesson Plan
When the WHO declared the 2026 Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, it resurfaced ongoing questions about why outbreaks hit lower-income countries hardest. This lesson examines health system capacity, conflict, and the role of NGOs like MSF and the Red Cross in their role in fighting disease outbreaks.
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2026 Global Energy Crisis Lesson Plan
The Philippines: +72.6%. Japan: +8.2%. Same crisis, same global oil market, but very different consequences. This no-prep lesson uses the 2026 Hormuz crisis to explore why global shocks land harder on poorer countries, with differentiated readings and real price data for Grades 6-12.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Quits OPEC Lesson Plan
Should countries stay in organizations even if they feel the rules aren’t fair? The UAE just walked away from OPEC after nearly 60 years. This lesson uses that decision to explore sovereignty, interdependence, and the limits of international cooperation.
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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 access. This lesson uses the Aftrak case to explore the concepts of power and equality across three differentiated reading levels for Grades 6–12.
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Europe’s Fiscal Policies Lesson Plan
When France’s deficit hit nearly double the EU limit, Brussels stepped in. This three-level lesson unpacks government debt, austerity, and who bears the cost.
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