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Lesson plan; The Real Story on Iran: Oil Greed and the Chaos It Creates

March 20, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Energy Security, Fossil-Fuel Price Shocks & the Case for Net Zero Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s

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Lesson Plan: Rhetoric, Literary Devices, and Interpretation in Contemporary Political Commentary

January 7, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Core Text: “The January 6th Insurrection Didn’t Fail, it Just Took Five Years” by John Pavlovitz (as provided)Recommended Level: Upper

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There are about 30,000 garment workers in Lesotho, mostly women, with 12,000 making clothes for US brands in Chinese- and Taiwanese-owned factories. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Lesotho Is on the Map: A Mini-Campaign on Global Trade, Trump’s Tariffs, and Forgotten Workers

August 4, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Plan: Lesotho, Tariffs, and the Human Cost of Protectionism Grade Level: High School (Grades 10–12)Subjects: Social Studies, Economics, Global

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Lesson Plan: “How Our Global Friends Can Help Us: Don’t Come. Robert Reich

March 18, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Current Situation in the US: The United States is experiencing significant political tension under the second Trump administration. Recent developments

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Lesson Plan: Analyzing Political Misinformation About Canada and Its Implications

March 13, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Grade Level: High School; Undergraduate or Graduate Students in Political Science, Media Studies, or Communication Objective: Students will critically analyze instances

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Lesson Plan: Five Failures in the Oval Office

March 1, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective Students will analyze and understand the five key failures identified in a recent Oval Office meeting between President Trump,

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Lesson plan: The view from Europe; Analyzing Transatlantic Relations in the Context of President Trump’s Second Term

February 13, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will critically assess the evolving dynamics between the United States and Europe during President Trump’s second term, focusing

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Lesson Plan: Examining American Exceptionalism and Progress

November 19, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will critically analyze the concept of American exceptionalism, compare past achievements with current standings, and evaluate the country’s progress

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Lesson Plan: Uncovering the Origins of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Tradition

November 12, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will learn about the little-known history of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree tradition and its connection to Ian

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Lesson Plan: Understanding the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

September 23, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Objective: This lesson plan is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the United Nations General Assembly

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Lesson Plan: Understanding Project 2025

September 11, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will critically analyze the key components, potential impacts, and controversies surrounding Project 2025 as discussed by Robert Reich and other sources.

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