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Who Owns Space?
Should the United States recognize space as a shared global commons? Explore this simulation.
Hurricane in the Caribbean Mini Simulation Activity
Length
Two class periods
Learning Objectives
Students will synthesize information relating to climate change, extreme weather, and U.S. foreign policy and work both independently and collaboratively to design an effective policy response.
NATO Enlargement in 1994 (NSC)
Set in January 1994. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, many former Soviet states express interest in joining NATO.
Global Climate Change Policy (NSC)
A major international climate summit approaches, and all eyes are on the United States.
Global Climate Change Policy (UNSC)
A major summit approaches where the UN Security Council will meet to discuss the effects of climate change on security.
Migration: Policy
Grade Level
High School
- Students will analyze the importance of legal status in immigration policy including the key differences between migrant, refugee, and asylum.
- Students will create an awareness campaign about an issue related to migration.
Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Southern Border in 2019 (NSC)
Set in 2019. Violence, instability, and poverty in the northern triangle have increased asylum seekers in the United States.
Russia and NATO in the Baltics in 2016 (NSC)
Set in July 2016. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a NATO summit approaches as the Baltics face threats from Russia.
Global Governance: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain the reasons behind the establishment of the Liberal World Order.
- Students will be able to identify major institutions and structures that shape global governance.
Migration: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to identify the basic patterns that underlie migration including key “pull and push” factors and some of the costs and benefits behind emigration.