This is an inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing Hamas’s legitimacy, both in and outof the current conflict. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down into easily accessible chunks. The lesson considers many different types of legitimacy and seeks to apply them to Hamas as well as in a broader global context. There are six differentiated tasks, and all resources are provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so due to the detail required for some of the tasks, it should take at least two hours of lessons. This suits the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as you 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, and it 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 Peacemaking and Peacebuilding; 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, with a special focus on the Northern Ireland peace process, looking at 25 years after the Good Friday agreement and the restoration of the Assembly in Jan 2024. There are eight 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. 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 features and relevance of Just Way Theory. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons at Walzers Just War Theory, and analyses Jus Ad Bellum and Jus In Bello through the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. There are Nine 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 an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Types of Violence; Specifically Johan Galtungs theory of Structural and Cultural Violence. 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, including a section based on the death of Alexei Navalny. Other topics covered include violence against the Dalits in India; Police Brutality in the USA and Russia, and Islamophobia. A lot of the lesson links back to the concepts of legitimacy and justice. There are eight 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. 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 the changing nature of conflict and how contemporary conflicts are fought There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons looks at the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, the different groups involved, the different tactics, weaponary, tech etc etc. 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. It is suitable for the current IBDP syllabus and incoming one 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 collection of resources and activities to help get through Official Statistics. Should work for any curriculum and lead to some relatively interesting discussions. Change the postcode on the research task to areas you are familiar with.

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on defining Terrorism. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by looking at different types of Terrorism and Terrorist incidents before discussing different definitions of Terrorism. Then there is an examination of the various features of Terrorism. The lesson concludes with an exploration of Counter-Terrorism policies. Several TOK Links as well as a link to the HL Extension. There are eleven 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 four 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 an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the role of non-violent social movements and whether they can ever be successful. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by looking at different protest movements and why they emerge. The first main focus is on the methods of these movements, with a focus on Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, followed by a large task comparing and contrasting the First Nations Movement in Australia and the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. There are links in this lesson to the current HL extension, with a task which focuses on the global challenges/global context. 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 three 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 an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the role of political forums and whether they are simply a tool of the elite, looking at the G7, G20, the WEF and BRICS. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by considering different types of cooperation in Global Politics before assessing the achievements and weaknesses of the G7. There are two tasks on the WEF, one on the forum as a whole and an analysis of the 2023 Davos meeting. There is then a look at BRICS and a consideration as to whether it challenges or reinforces the global elite. Several TOK Links are included. The lesson concludes by assessing political forums as a whole. There are nine 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 four 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 an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing whether Trade Unions are legitimate political actors. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by focusing on the functions of Trade Unions before exploring the RMT in the UK and French Transport workers striking and concluding with examining the Qatar World Cup and Qatar’s decision to ban trade unions. TOK links are included. There are nine 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 four 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 an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing whether violent protest movements can ever be justified. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by looking at different protest movements and why they emerge. The lesson’s main focus is on protests in Iran and France, with a large task comparing and contrasting multiple aspects of the protests, then concludes with a discussion of the concept of violent protest. There are links in this lesson to the current HL extension, with a task which focuses on the global challenges/global context. There are six 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 three 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 inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded lesson explores how countries use military strength, economic influence, cultural appeal, and diplomacy to shape global politics. Fully updated for 2024 and aligned with the new IBDP syllabus, this lesson breaks down complex concepts into manageable parts. Designed with accessibility in mind, making it ideal for all students, including those for whom English is an additional language Students will critically engage over eight tasks with key examples of power, including the evolution of US Hard Power post-Cold War, Russia’s challenges in Ukraine, and the EU’s growing Soft Power. The lesson includes a detailed Paper 2 planning section, providing students with clear guidance to develop and structure their essay-writing skills. This lesson is ready to use immediately, with all resources provided, including visual aids, videos, discussion prompts, extra reading, and extension activities. It’s easily adaptable for various platforms, including Teams, Google, or as a traditional paper-based lesson.

Revision booklet which provides a number of small tasks and questions covering the main areas of Edexcel Unit 2: Governing the UK.

Two lessons of structured work designed for specifically for IB Global Politics, though it can easily be switched to another course/syllabus. The focus is on Bangladesh as a case study, and students should know about things like the World Bank, and theory before doing this.

Nice, simple, structured lesson covering Castro’s Education Policy. There are five tasks, building towards a comparative analysis with another authoritarian leader. Tasks are integrated in, this lesson is ready to go upon downloading, but is easily editable should you need to.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the Solidarity movement in Poland. As well as looking at the causes, consequences and events of the movement, it also considers the importance of individuals in the movement. There is also a comparison with the Prague Spring. All told, there are eight activities for students to complete, along with plenty of extension, conceptual and discussion questions. Designed for IB but can also be adapted for other curricula. This lesson is easily adaptable and editable. However, it is also good to go as soon as you download it. It is completely suitable for online or in-person learning. Links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT.

Booklet and presentation on the key features of Postmodernism. Covers all the main points. Suitable for A2 AQA or AS CIE

Booklet with tasks designed to support revision for Edexcel Unit 1.

This is 2-3 lessons worth of activities designed to develop students knowledge of various ethical positions. Follow the PPT and complete the activities. The text on the cases of James Bulger and Baby P is designed as stimulus material for the questions as part of the last activity. Links for the videos are in the Notes sections of the PPT.

This is a lesson which looks at the events and manner of the Cuban Revolution. There is a a section securing knowledge about the difference between Batista and Castro, a look at the History will absolve me speech, some work on Guerilla Warfare, and finally Castro’s ‘base’ in the Sierra Maestre. Some TOK linking has been included as well. Links to videos in the notes section of the PPT.