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Lesson plan; The US midterm elections 2026 Democrats Win Control of Congress as Voters Punish Trump

November 4, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Latest Midterm Results at a Glance Democrats have won control of Congress in a stunning rebuke of Donald Trump’s agenda,

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This restroom at Ostasteidn in Ryfylke is designed so that moss grows on its outer walls. Lars Grimsby/Statens vegvesen/Visit Norway

Lesson Plan: Why Is Norway a Target?

November 2, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country Theme: Satire, National Identity, Tourism and International Relations Level: Upper

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All you need to know about the midterm elections in the USA

October 26, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Plan: Understanding U.S. Midterm Elections Level: Upper Secondary / High School (B1-B2 English) Topic: U.S. Midterm Elections and Congress

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Lesson Plan: Putin wants to be 150 years old, his daugher is helping him

April 27, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

‘Vladimir Putin’s Daughter Is on a Mission to ‘Cheat God or Nature’ as Russia Plans Anti-Ageing Drug Putin’s daughter is

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Lesson plan; how to use AI and what to do.

March 10, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Training teams to use AI at work has given me a front-row seat to a new kind of professional divide.

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Lesson Plan: Media Monopoly, Agenda-Setting, and Democratic Risk

March 6, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Who Sets the Agenda? Media Monopoly, Power, and Public Understanding in the United States Overview In this lesson, students examine

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Lesson plan; The slopaganda, institutional shitposting, and AI images as political communication

January 30, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

t started with an image of Trump as a king mocked up on a fake Time magazine cover. Since then

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Lesson plan: Social and Economic Conditions in English-Speaking Countries

January 27, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Main focus: Canada, Australia, and the UK This lesson is made to be easy to follow. You will do lots

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Lesson Plan: 1984 by George Orwell

February 10, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction George Orwell’s 1984 explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and truth manipulation. This lesson plan will help students critically analyze

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Lesson plan; “Exploring Bravery and Miscommunication in Hemingway’s ‘A Day’s Wait’

January 28, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Plan: Teaching “A Day’s Wait” by Ernest Hemingway Learning Objectives Analyze Hemingway’s unique writing style, including his use of

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Lesson Plan: IVF, the Film Joy, and Its Significance in the 2024 U.S. Election

December 31, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the scientific principles behind IVF and

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Lesson Plan: Analyzing Corporate Influence and Economic Myths

June 20, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson plan Objectives: Analyze the motivations and influence of large corporations and CEOs on government policy. Critique the idea of

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Lesson plan; Hidden Figures”: Unveiling the Untold Story of NASA’s Brilliant Women

March 22, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction: “Hidden Figures” is an inspiring movie that unveils the remarkable true story of African-American women mathematicians, often referred to

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Lesson Plan: Understanding Dissent and the Role of Opposition Voices

February 28, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Why Does the Right to Protest Matter? Aleksei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, died in a prison last week. Many

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