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Common Core SL.11-12.1 resources for International Baccalaureate
AP Psychology - 120 Super Engaging "Do Nows" (Google Slides)
120 AP Psychology “Do Nows” are an absolute student favorite! As teachers, we know that our students love to debate and express their ideas, so let’s let them (in a constructive way of course). In terms of student engagement, critical thinking, and discussion among students, these NO PREP daily “Do Now” prompts have you covered for the entire school year! Perfect as bellringer or exit-ticket activities, these thought-provoking prompts are an excellent way to engage students in critical AP Psycho
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Psychology Complete Curriculum Bundle (NEW 2024-25)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) - IB Global Politics
Until recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may have been unfamiliar to many students. Often confused with the International Criminal Court (ICC), the ICJ is gaining global attention due to recent events. Following Hamas' attack on October 7th, the ICJ has been thrust into the spotlight, with Israel facing two cases before the court. This is the opportune moment to teach about the ICJ.This no-prep lesson utilizes the cases of Israel before the ICJ to demonstrate the court's role in
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Genocide 101 and the Rwandan Genocide
The first lesson will deepen students' understanding of genocide by exploring its definition, historical contexts, legal implications, and contributing factors.The second lesson looks in detail at the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Human Rights NGOs and Response to Trump's Family Separation Policy
The first lesson introduce students to the role that NGOs can play in advancing and protecting human rights. It introduces them to the work of Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. The second lesson looks specifically at how two NGOs (RAICES and the ACLU) responded to Trump's 2018 Family Separation Policy.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fragile State Case Study: Haiti 2014 - IB Global Politics
This bundle includes three lessons. Each lesson requires between 1-3 hours, depending on how much is completed in class, or at home.The first lesson explores the concept of state fragility, including the characteristics and causes of fragile states. Students explore the concept through some discussions, video analysis, reading excerpts, and a brief case study (Haiti).The second lesson is a deep dive into fragility in Haiti. It focuses on the political turmoil, gang violence, and humanitarian nee
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGO Response to Trump's Family Separation Policy - IB Global Politics
This lesson explores the impact and response to the Trump administration's 2018 “Zero-Tolerance” (family separation) policy, focusing on the role of civil society in advocating for human rights and providing aid. Through an interactive presentation, videos, a reading, and case studies, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the policy, its human consequences, and the efforts of NGOs like RAICES and the ACLU to mitigate its effects.Learning activities include:Nearpod or Canva Present
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Human Rights NGOs and Response to Trump's Family Separation Policy
CEDAW - IB Global Politics
This lesson delves into the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), examining its successes, limitations, and the role of non-state actors in advancing women's rights globally. Through a variety of learning activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of CEDAW's impact, challenges, and the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality. Learning activities include: A Nearpod or Canva presentation: Teacher will lead students through an inter
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Realism and Polarity in International Relations
These two lessons are designed to introduce students to the theory of realism in international relations and to the concept of polarity. Learning activities include: interactive presentations, a mini role play, document analysis, an explainer and a compare and contrast.The lessons will be especially useful to those teaching IB Global Politics.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Genocide 101
This lesson aims to deepen students' understanding of genocide by exploring its definition, historical contexts, legal implications, and contributing factors. Students will engage with various resources, including text excerpts, videos, and expert interviews, to critically analyze the phenomenon of genocide and its impact on societies. Learning activities include: Warm-Up: Teacher will lead students through an interactive Nearpod or Canva presentation which covers the definition of genocide, the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Genocide 101 and the Rwandan Genocide
Liberalism and the Liberal World Order
These two lessons are designed to introduce students to the theory of liberalism in international relations and to the liberal world order. Learning activities include: interactive presentations, a mini role play, readings, document-based questions, an explainer, a graphic organizer, a compare and contrast and a drawing activity. The lessons will be especially useful to those teaching IB Global Politics.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Legacy of the Global War on Terror
This NO PREP, multi-day lesson engages students in exploring the legacy of the Global War on Terror from a variety of perspectives. The lesson includes: An excerpt from a reading describing the experience of a paramilitary officer in Afghanistan in 2009An interactive Nearpod or Canva presentation on the human, economic, social and political costs, as detailed by the “Costs of War” Project at Brown UniversityPhotos and stories from children who grew up during the Iraq warThe personal story of a s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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R2P and Humanitarian Intervention - IB Global Politics
This 2-3 day, no prep lesson, aims to deepen students' understanding of humanitarian intervention, Responsibility to Protect (R2P), and the complexities surrounding sovereignty, international law, and global security. Through a variety of learning activities, students engage with different perspectives and sources to critically examine these concepts and their real-world implications. The lesson includes: Warm Up: Students engage in a discussion about sovereignty and its implicationsVideo and Re
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Libya: R2P and Humanitarian Intervention - IB Global Politics
This NO PREP lesson uses the 2011 intervention in Libya as a case study for examining the complexities of R2P and humanitarian intervention. It includes the following learning activities:Warm UpA Nearpod or Canva presentationSource-based questionsA video interview with Scott Shane, author of the 2016 NYT exposé “The Libya Gamble” A reading about Libya’s state fragility since the interventionCulminating Activity: Students compare and contrast two sources, representing different perspectives on th
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Human Rights NGOs - IB Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to the concept of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their significant role in human rights activism. Through discussions, readings, and case studies, students will explore the various functions of NGOs, understand their impact, and critically assess their contributions and challenges.Learning activities include:1. Warm Up: Students will reflect on their prior knowledge and experiences with NGOs. 2. Reading: “Human Rights Activism and the Role of NGOs”: Stu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Human Rights NGOs and Response to Trump's Family Separation Policy
Liberalism as a Theory of International Relations - IB Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to the theory of liberalism in global politics. It includes the following learning activities:1. Warm-UpStudents are prompted to connect the information in a source by the editor of Foreign Affairs Magazine to their existing knowledge of liberalism, the liberal world order, and/or realism as a theory of IR.2. Nearpod or Canva PresentationStudents participate in a presentation on liberalism, allowing for interactive engagement and reinforcement of key concepts..3.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Liberalism and the Liberal World Order
Somaliland's Quest for Sovereignty - IB Global Politics
On January 1st 2024, the President of the self-declared state of Somaliland announced that he had made a historic deal with the president of Ethiopia that would benefit both parties. As part of the deal, Somaliland agreed to give landlocked Ethiopia a way to access the Gulf of Aden. In return, Ethiopia agreed to recognize Somaliland as its own independent state. Shortly after the announcement, however, the Ethiopian government responded more cautiously, claiming that it was making "an in-depth a
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Haiti Crisis 2024 - IB Global Politics
This lesson explores the current crisis in Haiti, focusing on the political turmoil, gang violence, and humanitarian needs facing the nation. Students will engage in various learning activities to understand the situation, its causes, and potential solutions. Through source analysis, discussion, and collaborative research, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of Haiti's challenges and their implications. Learning activities include: Warm Up: Students will take a New York Times qui
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Haiti Crisis 2024 - Overview and Role Play - IB Global Politics
Fragile States 101 - IB Global Politics
The learning activities in this lesson are designed to engage students in exploring the concept of state fragility from various angles, including through discussions, video analysis, reading excerpts, and a case study. Here's a summary of the learning activities:1. Warm Up: Students answer questions to review previous knowledge on legitimacy and non-state actors, preparing them for the topic of state fragility.2. Video Analysis: Students watch a video titled "Fragile States - Gateway Introductio
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Fragile State Case Study: Haiti 2014 - IB Global Politics
Polarity in International Relations - IB Global Politics
In this lesson, students will start by discussing the concepts of unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar systems in pairs or small groups. They will draw on their previous knowledge and use a cartoon as a visual aid. The teacher will then guide them through a presentation that provides an overview of different configurations of polarity and realist scholars' perspectives on their stability. Next, to deepen their understanding, students will engage in a mini role play based on scenarios from articles
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Realism and Polarity in International Relations
Realism as a Theory of International Relations - IB Global Politics
In this lesson, students will learn about realism in international relations.The lesson starts with a presentation using Nearpod or Canva to introduce the main principles and concepts of realism. It includes videos of John Mearsheimer and an explanation of Kenneth Waltz’s ideas.Next, students will read an explainer about realism and answer comprehension questions. The explainer covers the main actors in global politics according to realists, the motivations of states in international relations,
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Realism and Polarity in International Relations
Nations, Nation-States, National Identity and Nationalism
In this lesson, students look at the concepts and realities of nations, nation-states, national identity and nationalism. They begin with small group discussions to see what they know about these concepts. Next, they read some sources and respond to some comprehension questions, and then watch and discuss a NYT video called “National Identity is Made up.” The fourth learning activity asks them to dig deeper into the positive and negative effects of nationalism through a reading by World 101, CF
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lebanon: Fragile Case Study- IB Global Politics
This lesson uses the recent events in Lebanon as a case study for exploring state fragility, and the 2020 explosion in Beirut as a metaphor for the culmination of years of economic and political neglect and mismanagement by the Lebanese state. It begins by asking students to take a NYT quiz to see what they know about Lebanon. Next, teachers can lead their students through a Nearpod or Canva presentation which begins by highlighting images of Lebanon’s rich history, diverse culture, delicious cu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Development Case Study: Kerala, India - IB Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to Kerala, India as a case study for examining the overall impacts of educating women and girls on development. It includes an interactive presentation featuring images of Kerala and development data on Kerala and India as a whole. It also includes source-based questions and a Gapminder investigation where students investigate the correlation between women’s education and fertility rates. The culminating task asks students to synthesize insights gained from this l
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Liberal World Order - IBDP Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to the liberal world order, its elements, its origins, and to the debate over whether or not it is worth saving. The lesson includes: A warm up discussion and videoSources from CFR, E-International Relations and Common Dreams on liberalism and the liberal world order along with comprehension and reflection questionsA structured mini role play where students take on the role of either a critic or defender of the liberal world order and discuss whether or not it
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Liberalism and the Liberal World Order
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