Tag: Power
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Lesson Plan
In February 2022, Russia said it had launched a limited operation while analysts saw a bid to seize Kyiv within days. Students weigh Russia’s stated aims against its inferred ones and judge, with evidence, how much it actually achieved in the first weeks.
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USA – Canada Trade War Lesson Plan
Hours before a midnight tariff deadline, Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and 50% tariffs took effect. Both governments blame the other. This lesson uses the collapse to ask why trade disputes are so difficult to end, especially considering the power asymmetry at play. In this case, is interdependence preventing conflict – or…
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EU Artificial Intelligence Law Lesson Plan
On August 2nd, 2026, the EU began enforcing the world’s first binding AI transparency law. This free lesson turns that case into a full class on power and globalization, with readings at three grade levels, tiered discussion questions, a critical thinking task, and teacher notes.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Congressional Hearing Lesson Plan
A U.S. Senate committee voted to hold a former health official in contempt after he refused to answer questions. Students use the case to ask a bigger civic question: what are public government hearings for and when does oversight turn political?
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Ukraine’s Military Shakeup Lesson Plan
In one week in July 2026, Ukraine replaced its defence minister, its commander-in-chief and its chief of the General Staff. Ukrainian protesters opposed one of those decisions and openly demanded another. A lesson on wartime leadership, legitimacy and public pressure.
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