Discover the institutions and actors responsible for shaping the country's international agenda.
Lesson Plan on U.S. Foreign Policy
In this Google Doc lesson plan with links to slides, a guided reading handout, a discussion guide, and a vocab list, students will be able to explain the basic principles of U.S. foreign policy.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Suggestions for essay topics that enable students to dive deeper into the material found in the module and conduct their own research and analysis.
Model Diplomacy Simulations
Free classroom simulations of either the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) or the UN Security Council.
Classroom Reading List
Supplemental readings and other resources to help students explore a full range of issues and debates related to the module materials. The list offers readings well suited to a wide variety of students.
Charting Foreign Policy
In this lesson plan, students will use a graphic organizer to identify the different elements that go into making a foreign policy decision from history or the present day.
Congress and the Executive Branch
In this lesson plan, students will complete a worksheet with scenarios, identifying and explaining the role of Congress and the executive branch in each scenario.
