This lesson serves as an engaging and insightful start to any Global Politics course, perfect for the first lesson back after the summer. It explores significant global events from the summer of 2024, including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and other major occurrences. Students will critically analyze these events, rank them by global significance, and discuss their potential impacts. Key tasks include evaluating the importance of various events, understanding their implications for global politics, and proposing solutions to emerging challenges. The lesson encourages deep engagement through discussion and critical thinking, setting the tone for the course ahead. All resources are provided, including prompts for class discussion and extension activities to deepen understanding.

Just a ppt and some videos to do in the first lesson to stimulate discussion about Global Politics in general. Covers: Ukraine Counteroffensive Prigozhin being killed Niger Coup Trump Arrests Summer Heatwave Barbenheimer Only has PPT and vids, no worksheet, though you might want to print the last task on an A3 piece and have them work in groups.

This lesson introduces the key concepts of The Cold War through the Chess match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. Activities are integrated into the PPT and on seperate sheets. Cut the Capitalism and Communism sheet in half. The song is “Rook House for Bobby” by I Like Trains. Anyone who likes getting relatively obscure independent post rock bands into their lessons should definitely enjoy this. THE LINK ON THE SECOND SLIDE OF THE PPT IS DEAD NEW LINK https://youtu.be/l0Epi-5pLT4

The IB DP Global Politics mark scheme for the Paper 1 10 mark essays and the Paper 2 25 mark essays is a bit weak, so I have made these sheets to help with the marking process. It’s basically the mark scheme put into boxes and another table with some general pointers. TIP: If in international school, get someone to translate into students first language. Then you can give feedback in a students native tongue plus English.

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons examining the role of Transnational Corporations on Global Politics. The tasks include detailed inquiries into the work of Twitter, Facebook, Apple and Amazon amongst others. There is ample detail on each task, with students constantly linking back to the core concepts of power, legitimacy, sovereignty and interdependence. There are eight tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least four hour-long lessons due to the detail require of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.

This is a simple powerpoint designed to be used as an introduction for the Global Politics course in summer 2022. It’s pretty discussion based, covering lots of issues which have arisen this summer. Just something to get them thinking. Links to YouTube videos in the notes.

Just a basic lesson introducing different perspectives through a 2021 lens. Show the video, have a discussion, fill out the sheet. Easy. Video links in the notes section of the PPT

This is something I put together to scaffold and structure the HL extension video presentations. The PPT basically consists of information from the course guide and some other helpful information. The word document is a ten page planning document which structures the research and actual presentation across four stages. Also has tons of information in it. Basically, this saves you having to do any planning for the HL Extension task. Upload the document to ManageBac (or other), set the students deadlines for each stage, and go from there.

Just a planning document and powerpoint introducing and planning the IA Engagement activity. The Document is on A3. It works best as a live document.

Nothing fancy. Just a structured revision guide for students. This is to be based off classwork and textbook. It does not reproduce any information found elsewhere. It should cover most things they need to know for the topic for either A-Level or IB. Probably needs a bit of editing to fit what you’ve taught yourself.

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Conflict Resolution; It looks at different methods of conflict resolution, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and seeks to apply them to contemporary conflicts. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are five tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on defining peace; with a specific focus on the features of both positive and negative peace. . There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are lots of examples to look at from across Global Politics. There are six tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.

This is a literacy mat I used in my IB Global Politics class where most students are EAL. It contains key spelling, command words, useful connectives, key terminology etc. Print it off, laminate it and leave it on the desks. Can also be used as a display if you so wish. Designed with IB in mind but certainly transferable to other curricula.

Full lesson on the ECHR. Very simple. Links to videos in the notes. The lesson should take one hour I’ve written a full paper 1 (for DP Global Politics Paper 1) as part of this. It is attached in the booklet along with the sources.

This document is a revision booklet to help students make links across the course. They could do it on the computer but I personally prefer to have them handwrite it so they get used to writing the key words. I know I’m not alone in having trouble getting students to use evidence in their answers. Designed for DP Global Politics but can be adapted for use in other subjects/curricula Very simple, very structured.

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Humanitarian Intervention, with a specific focus on the NATO intervention in Libya in 2011. . There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. T There are seven tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025- though the Libyan Intervention will expire in 2027 (approx) because of the lifetime rule. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the effectiveness of the International Court of Justice. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the ICJ, before applying them in the context the Gambia taking Myanmar to the court. There are five tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.

This is a full lesson designed for both in class and home learning on the AntiComintern Pact of 1936. Videos are integrated into the slides. There are five tasks to complete, plus discussion questions integrated in. Video links in the notes section of the PPT

This structured, inquiry-based lesson explores the various sources of legitimacy in global politics, analyzing how governments gain and maintain the right to rule, both domestically and internationally. Updated for 2024 and aligned with the new IBDP syllabus, the lesson delves into key examples such as comparing the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, and an analysis of the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Through eight differentiated tasks, students will examine the concepts of legal, charismatic, democratic, and military legitimacy, and how leaders and governments sustain their power. The lesson also includes an in-depth analysis of the UK’s mini-budget collapse in 2022, examining how economic performance can impact political legitimacy. This lesson is ready to use immediately and comes with all necessary resources, including discussion prompts, visual aids, and extension activities. It’s adaptable for Teams, Google, or paper-based formats, making it versatile for any classroom. I have included this lesson in two formats, taking into account those who may have purchased the lesson on Sovereignty.

I have written this specifically for the new IBDP Global Politics syllabus starting 2024. Should be good for the entire team the syllabus is operational. This inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons explores the evolving nature of state sovereignty. The lessons are broken down into easily accessible chunks, with a focus on contemporary examples like Ukraine and the 2022 UK mini-budget. There are eight differentiated tasks, with all necessary resources provided, including readings, videos, and visual aids for EAL students. The lessons are discussion-based, encouraging deep engagement and critical thinking, and are suitable for both the outgoing and new IBDP Global Politics syllabus. This resource is ready to use immediately, with materials that are easily adaptable for various platforms, including Teams, Google, and paper-based formats. Links to videos and relevant articles are provided in the ZIP file.