Tag: Peace and Conflict
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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.
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Underwater Drone Development Lesson Plan
Australia, the UK, and the US have agreed to jointly develop underwater drone technology through AUKUS. What drives countries to cooperate on security? …and what are the trade-offs?
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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 in three grade levels.
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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 three-level lesson (Grades 6–12) unpacks how a regional conflict becomes a global economic shock — and what that reveals about sovereignty, globalization, and the hidden vulnerabilities of an interconnected world.
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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 through three differentiated grade bands.
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