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This inquiry-based, fully scaffolded unit introduces the Core Theme Knowledge and the Knower — the foundation for the entire TOK course and all subsequent units. Aligned with the current IB Theory of Knowledge syllabus, it develops the conceptual and analytical understanding required to explore how personal, cultural, and ethical factors shape the creation and evaluation of knowledge. Each lesson builds confidence through structured discussion, short readings, and reflective analysis, while pre

This inquiry-based, fully scaffolded unit explores how technology shapes what counts as knowledge, how it is created, and who controls it. Aligned with the current IB Theory of Knowledge syllabus, it forms a complete sequence for the Knowledge and Technology Optional Theme. Each lesson builds conceptual depth through guided discussion, short readings, and reflective analysis, while developing the analytical and evaluative skills required for both the TOK Exhibition and Essay. The sequence begins

This is an entire unit of work for IB History Paper 2 Authoritarian States Cuba. 15 topics are covered: US Control over Cuba Cuba before Castro Ideology of Fidel Castro Assault on Moncada Barracks The Cuban Revolution Castro’s Consolidation of Power US Response and the Bay of Pigs The Cuban Missile Crisis Political Opposition in Cuba The Role of Women in Cuba The Role of Education in Cuba Religion in Castro’s Cuba Castro’s Economic Policy Was Castro an Authoritarian Leader? End of Topic Essay Pl

This is an inquiry-based, fully scaffolded unit aligned with the new 2026 Global Politics syllabus. It offers a complete and rigorous exploration of Transnational Corporations as global political actors — one of the most contemporary and rapidly evolving areas of the course. Designed to make a complex topic clear, teachable, and analytically strong, this sequence provides everything needed for high-quality delivery across 5–6 lessons. The resource integrates the four Core Concepts of Power, Sove

This inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons explores how states and other actors use hard and soft power to influence global politics. Fully updated for 2025 and aligned with the new IBDP Global Politics syllabus, this unit breaks down challenging concepts into accessible parts, making it ideal for all learners, including those for whom English is an additional language. Across four lessons, students critically engage with contemporary case studies, including the impac

This is an inquiry-based, fully scaffolded lesson sequence, fully aligned with the new 2026 Global Politics syllabus. It explores the purpose, structure, and legitimacy of the United Nations, examining how the organisation operates through its main institutions and agencies while critically assessing whether it continues to serve a genuine role in global politics. The lesson begins by asking why certain global problems cannot be solved by individual states, before introducing the key UN bodies a

This is a full unit for IBDP History Paper 1 US Civil Rights Movement 1954-1965 13 topics are covered, each taking at least two lessons Political System of the USA Introduction to Discrimination in the USA Pre 1950's The KKK Brown v Board of Education Little Rock Nine Montgomery Bus Boycott The Freedom Riders JFK and Civil Rights The March on Washington Freedom Summer Civil Rights Legislation Malcolm X Malcolm X and MLK Compared All lessons are fully scaffolded, with TOK links embedded where

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 discussi

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons evaluating the relevance of Realism and Neo-Realism in 2023. The lesson includes an appropriately detailed history of realism through E.H. Carr, Hans Morgenthau and Ken Waltz, and whether these theories can be applied in a contemporary context. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. Other tasks include a mix and match to develop vocab, a text analysis

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

This structured, inquiry-based lesson explores the various sources of legitimacy in global politics, analyzing how governments gain and maintain the right to rule, both domestically and internationally. Updated for 2024 and aligned with the new IBDP syllabus, the lesson delves into key examples, such as comparing the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden and analyzing the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Through eight differentiated tasks, students will examine the concepts of l

I have written this specifically for the new IBDP Global Politics syllabus starting 2024. Should be good for the entire time the syllabus is operational. This inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons explores the evolving nature of state sovereignty. The lessons are broken down into easily accessible chunks, with a focus on contemporary examples like Ukraine and the 2022 UK mini-budget. There are eight differentiated tasks, with all necessary resources provided, includin

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Types of Violence, Specifically Johan Galtungs's Structural and Cultural Violence theory. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down into easily accessible chunks. There are many examples to consider, including a section 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. Much o

This is the full unit for the IGCSE History Depth Study Russia 1905-1941. Each lesson has a document for students to work on and a PPT to guide the lesson. There are video links for each lesson, but upon purchase, I can share the files which contain the videos. All lessons are highly scaffolded and structured. There is no need for a textbook for any of the activities. They are written with the EAL student in mind, with plenty of pictures and videos, and there are extension activities embedded

This is an inquiry-based, fully scaffolded unit aligned with the new 2026 Global Politics syllabus. It offers a complete and rigorous exploration of the IMF, World Bank, and WTO — three of the most conceptually challenging institutions in the course. Designed to make a difficult topic clear, teachable, and analytically strong, this sequence provides everything needed for high-quality delivery across 2–3 weeks of lessons. The resource integrates the four Core Concepts of Power, Sovereignty, Legit

This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded lesson sequence on Humanitarian Intervention, with a specific focus on the NATO intervention in Libya in 2011. It is designed for IBDP Global Politics and is fully aligned to both the current syllabus and the new syllabus with first assessment in 2026. The lesson balances conceptual rigour with accessibility. Complex political ideas such as sovereignty, legitimacy, power, justice and human rights are broken down into manageable sections w

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 into 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 visu

This is an inquiry-based, fully scaffolded lesson sequence, fully aligned with the new 2026 Global Politics syllabus. It examines the purpose, structure, and legitimacy of the European Union while engaging students in the wider question of whether regional organisations can act as sovereign political actors in global politics. The lesson begins by defining states, nations, and nation-states before introducing the key institutions of the EU and their relationship to the four core concepts of Powe

This is a fully scaffolded lesson exploring the first four fundamental concepts of the IBDP Global Politics course; Power; Sovereignty, Legitimacy and Interdependence. There are six tasks altogether, with all resources provided. Very discussion based, so it should take two hour-long lessons. The lesson starts by familiarising students with the Levels of Analysis they will encounter on the course before discussing the four concepts. Students are then to consider how the Core Concepts and Levels o

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 Li