Essay and Discussions
Suggestions for essay and discussion topics that enable students to dive deeper into the material found in the module and conduct their own research and analysis.
Model Diplomacy
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. Critical terms related to development.
Standards
See how the Global Era Issues unit can be used to fulfill social studies standards for 13 states.
Foreign Aid Op-Eds
In this lesson, students consider U.S. foreign aid policy and criticisms of it, then propose a policy and write an op-ed article supporting that policy.
Development Infographics
In this lesson, students assess the five conditions for economic growth in an assigned country, present their findings in an infographic, and discuss patterns they discover.