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Power in Global Politics
A Political Power Simulation Game. This is a "teachers only" page of the support site. It has been designed to help teachers facilitate a simulation related to power. There are various "behind the scenes"......
Review/Revision
Exam Revision
You have worked hard over the course of the last 20 months or so. Revising for exams is about solidifying and refining all of the good work you've done; it is not about cramming a course into three weeks....
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Measuring Development
Traditional development measures, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), have long been used to gauge a state's economic progress. While GDP provides valuable insight into the economic output of a state,...
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How To Talk About Politics
How to Talk About Politics Sharing perspectives on political issues can, at times, be emotive. Discussing norms and expectations related to discussions is important, particularly when we may see issues...
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What is Global Politics?
Introducting the Topic Every day you are part of politics, whether you notice it or not. The rules at your school, the debates in your city, the decisions of world leaders, and even the global apps you...
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Peacebuilding
This topic explores the process of peacebuilding in post-conflict environments. It introduces the "hourglass model" to explain how conflicts escalate and de-escalate, providing a framework to understand...
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Understanding Justice
This topic focuses on understanding different aspects of justice and human rights. We will look at social justice, which aims for equality and fairness in society; political justice, which ensures fair...
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Critical Theory
Introduction to Critical International Relations TheoryCritical international relations theory differs from traditional ways of looking at global politics because it doesn't just explain how countries......
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Creativity, Activity and Service
In this section, we will explore some connections students can make with CAS as part of the lessons they learn in the Global Politics classroom. In particular, several CAS experiences that students can...
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Pathways Toward Development
This topic of pathways to development will explore various theories and approaches that shape our understanding of global development. From Modernization Theory's linear progression model to Neoliberalism's...
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Paper 2: Overview & Assessment
Paper 2 consists of two sections, both of which require an essay response. Students must do one and only one essay from each section, and both responses will be marked using a 15-mark evaluation tool....
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Realism
Introducing Realism In this lesson, we will explore realism, a foundational theory in international relations that has influenced political thought for centuries. Rooted in the idea that states are primarily...