Tag: Europe and Central Asia
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2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey Lesson Plan
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 weigh interdependence, legitimacy, and whether the meeting left NATO stronger or weaker.
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World Cup: USA’s Balogun has Suspension Lifted Lesson Plan
When the US President phoned FIFA to reverse a player’s red card at the 2026 World Cup, sport’s promise of neutral, independent rules collided with political power. A ready-to-teach case on legitimacy and influence, scaffolded across three grade levels.
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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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2026 European Heatwaves Lesson Plan
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 adapting to extreme heat and tackling its cause.
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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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