Tag: Nationalism

  • Background to the Ukraine War lesson plan

    Background to the Ukraine War lesson plan

    How did the largest war in Europe since 1945 begin? Students trace Ukraine’s path from independence to invasion, touching on the Budapest Memorandum, NATO expansion, Euromaidan, Crimea, and the Minsk agreements. Students then rank five competing explanations for why the war happened.

  • Comparing Independence Movements Lesson Plan

    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.

  • World Cup 2026 Lesson Plan

    World Cup 2026 Lesson Plan

    This classroom-ready current events lesson using the 2026 FIFA World Cup asks: to what extent are international sporting events political? Includes differentiated readings for Grades 6-12, discussion questions, a fact-vs-interpretation critical thinking task, and full teacher notes.

  • ‘Lost Canadians’ Citizenship Law Lesson Plan

    ‘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 Canadians” story through the lens of identity, equality, and rights. Includes differentiated readings and discussion questions for Grades 6–12 in three levels.

  • Artemis Space Program Lesson Plan

    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, and global governance in three reading levels for Grades 6–12.